The Naturally Occurring Compounds That Bind to Receptors Are Termed

question 81

Multiple Choice

The naturally occurring compounds that bind to receptors are termed:

• A)neurotransmitters.
• B)drugs.
• C)pharmaceuticals.
• D)second messengers.

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