An Expected but Unintended Effect of a Drug Is Termed

question 33

Multiple Choice

An expected but unintended effect of a drug is termed a(n) _______________ effect.

• A)idiosyncratic
• B)adverse
• C)synergic
• D)side

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Definitions:

Rate-Limiting Factor

Any chemical in limited supply that restricts the pace at which another chemical can be synthesized.

Dopamine

A neurotransmitter in the brain that plays a key role in reward, motivation, and motor control.

Tyrosine Hydroxylase

An enzyme involved in the synthesis of dopamine, a neurotransmitter crucial for movement, mood regulation, and decision-making.

Ionotropic Receptors

A type of neurotransmitter receptor that forms an ion channel pore, which opens to allow ions to pass through the cell membrane in response to the binding of a neurotransmitter.