Drug binds to activate the receptor is same fashion, which directly or indirectly brings effect, is_____________?

Correct answer: C. Agonist

  • A. Inverse agonist
  • B. Antagonist
  • C. Agonist
  • D. Partial agonist

Explanation

An agonist binds to a receptor and activates it, producing a response either directly or through downstream signaling. An antagonist binds without activating the receptor, whereas an inverse agonist produces the opposite response to constitutive activity.

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