What Occurs When Two Drugs Compete for the Same Receptor

question 8

Multiple Choice

What occurs when two drugs compete for the same receptor site,resulting in increased activity of the first drug?

• A) Desired action
• B) Synergistic effect
• C) Carcinogenicity
• D) Displacement

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Definitions:

Embryonic Period

The stage of prenatal development from about the 2nd to the 8th week after fertilization, during which major body organs and structures begin to develop.

Major Organs

The essential organs in a body that perform vital functions necessary for survival, such as the heart, lungs, and liver.

Organism

A living entity that can act, react, and engage with its environment, displaying signs of life.

Monozygotic Twins

Twins that originate from a single fertilized egg, splitting and developing into two individuals with identical genetic information.