The drug which has an affinity for a receptor site and produces the intrinsic activity of the receptor cell or enzyme system is known as____________?
Correct answer: A. An agonist
- A. An agonist
- B. A non competitive antagonist
- C. A physiologic antagonist
- D. A competitive antagonist
Explanation
An agonist binds to a receptor and activates it, producing intrinsic activity. Antagonists may bind receptors but lack intrinsic activity and block activation.
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