Which of the Following Is NOT a Mechanism of Action

question 40

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a mechanism of action for a small-molecule targeted therapy?

• A)stimulation of tyrosine kinase
• B)inhibition of MAP kinase cascade
• C)blocking cell-survival pathways
• D)induction of apoptosis
• E)inhibition of estrogen synthesis

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Definitions:

Conditioned Stimulus

A previously neutral stimulus that, after association with an unconditioned stimulus, elicits a conditioned response.

Behaviorist Perspective

A theory in psychology that focuses on observable behaviors rather than on internal mental processes, emphasizing the role of environment and experience in shaping behavior.

Neutral Stimulus

A stimulus that initially produces no specific response other than focusing attention, until it is associated with an unconditioned stimulus.

Unconditioned Stimulus

In classical conditioning, a stimulus that unconditionally—naturally and automatically—triggers a response without any learning needed.