The Compounds We Call Drugs Generally Act in the Body

question 82

Multiple Choice

The compounds we call drugs generally act in the body by _______ .

• A) changing the function of certain enzymes that lead to an effect in the body
• B) speed up the decomposition of biological waste products
• C) slow down the production of certain biological molecules
• D) attack specific cells and label them for destruction.
• E) None of the above

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