An Agonist Activates a Receptor and Stimulates a Response

question 5

Multiple Choice

An agonist activates a receptor and stimulates a response. When given frequently over time, the body may:

• A) Upregulate the total number of receptors
• B) Block the receptor with a partial agonist
• C) Alter the drug's metabolism
• D) Downregulate the numbers of that specific receptor

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Society

A group of individuals involved in persistent social interaction, or a large social grouping sharing the same geographical or social territory, typically subject to the same political authority and dominant cultural expectations.

Culture

The shared values, traditions, norms, customs, arts, history, folklore, and institutions of a group of people that are passed down from generation to generation.

Stereotyping

The act of assigning a fixed set of characteristics to a group of people or things, often based on oversimplifications or assumptions.

Cultural Pluralism

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