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wrbasek0

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A drug that binds with high affinity to a receptor, but has less efficacy than the endogenous transmitter, would be termed a(n)
 
  a. pseudo-agonist.
  b. antagonist.
  c. partial agonist.
  d. autoreceptor agonist.
  e. autoreceptor antagonist.

Question 2

PCP acts as a(n) ________ at ________ receptors.
 
  a. agonist; NMDA
  b. antagonist; dopamine
  c. agonist; acetylcholine
  d. indirect antagonist; NMDA
  e. antagonist; GABA


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sabina576

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Reply #1 on: Jun 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: c. partial agonist.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: d. indirect antagonist; NMDA


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Reply 2 on: Jun 22, 2018
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