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mpobi80

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Which of the following is true of the relation between drug affinity and drug effects?
 
  A) A drug with high affinity for a receptor will exert an effect only at a very high dose.
  B) Drug affinity does not relate to drug activity.
  C) A drug with high affinity for a receptor will exert an effect at a low dose.
  D) A drug with a low affinity for a receptor will exert an effect only at a very low dose.
  E) A drug that has a potent behavioral effect will have a low affinity for its receptor.

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________ refers to the capacity of a drug molecule to bind to a receptor.
 
  A) Dynamic capacity
  B) Sensitization
  C) Inactivation
  D) Affinity
  E) Binding capacity


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laurnthompson

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

Answer: C
Rationale: A drug with high affinity for a receptor will exert an effect at a low dose.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: D


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Reply 2 on: Jun 22, 2018
Gracias!

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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