A Drug Designed to Inhibit the Response of Cells to the Steroid

question 94

Multiple Choice

A drug designed to inhibit the response of cells to the steroid testosterone would almost certainly result in which of the following?

• A)lower levels of cAMP
• B)a decrease in receptor kinase activity
• C)a decrease in the transcription of certain genes
• D)an increase in cytosolic calcium levels
• E)a decrease in G protein activity

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Definitions:

Salvage Value

The forecasted salvage value of an asset when it's no longer useful, applied in determining depreciation amounts.

Accounting Rate

The interest rate used in the process of accounting, particularly in discounting cash flows, which can affect the calculation of net present value or internal rate of return.

Hurdle Rate

The minimum rate of return required by management for an investment to be acceptable, used in budgeting and capital allocation decisions.

Internal Rate

This term is too broad without specific context, such as “Internal Rate of Return (IRR).” Assuming IRR, it is a financial metric used to estimate the profitability of potential investments.