Drugs That Act by Mimicking the Normal Substrate of an Enzyme

question 48

Multiple Choice

Drugs that act by mimicking the normal substrate of an enzyme, thereby blocking its active site, are called ______.

• A) inhibitors
• B) blockers
• C) competitive inhibitors
• D) noncompetitive inhibitors

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Definitions:

Alpha Waves

The brain wave pattern associated with deep relaxation.

Delta Waves

Slow brain waves that are present in deep sleep and in brain activities associated with unconsciousness.

EEG

Electroencephalography, a noninvasive method to record electrical activity of the brain used in the diagnosis of neurological disorders, sleep disorders, and for research in neuroscience.

First Stage

In psychology, it refers to the initial phase of a developmental process or therapy, where foundational skills or behaviors are established.