Which of the Following Statements Are True Regarding Drug-Receptor Interactions

question 11

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements are true regarding drug-receptor interactions? (Select all that apply. )

• A)Drug receptors appear to consist of many large molecules that exist either on the cell membrane or within the cell itself.
• B)A specific drug will usually bind with a specific receptor in a lock-and-key fashion.
• C)Only a single receptor type is found at the site of action.
• D)The energy formed by a drug-receptor interaction is very strong and the bond is difficult to break.

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