Antagonists are compounds that
A) Prevent synthesis of new receptors.
B) Prevent synthesis of hormones.
C) Bind to a receptor, activating it.
D) Bind to a receptor, but do not activate it.
Answer: D
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A. kidneys B. stomach C. skeletal muscles D. hypothalamus E. adrenal gland
A/an ________is an environmental agent that causes changes in DNA structure.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Compared to males who train for endurance events, females who train for such events typically
A. develop a higher percentage of muscle tissue because of testosterone. B. maintain a higher percentage of body fat. C. develop a higher percentage of muscle tissue because of estrogen. D. maintain a lower percentage of body fat.