A Noncompetitive Antagonist

question 4

Multiple Choice

A noncompetitive antagonist

• A)binds to the same receptor site as the binding site for the agonist.
• B)causes a shift to the right in the dose-response curve.
• C)enhances the maximal response of the agonist.
• D)reduces the maximal response of the agonist.

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