Drugs that act as _____ bind to a receptor on the tissue and produce the maximal response

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word


agonists: Drugs that act as agonists bind to a receptor on the tissue and produce the maximal response, excitatory or inhibitory, obtainable in the tissue.

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A. Creating a vacuum will stop radiant heat. B. Materials that reflect radiated energy help increase radiant heat. C. Dark materials emit and absorb heat more effectively than light materials. D. Temperature differences between the heat source and exposed surface have no impact.

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Describe the process for code adoption

What will be an ideal response?

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__________ is characterized by an increase in the pressure of the fluid in the eye.

A. A cataract B. Conjunctivitis C. Amblyopia D. Glaucoma

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If a physician needs to inhibit sensation in a large area, such as the face, which of the following local anesthetics is the best method to use?

A) topical B) nerve block C) infiltration D) epidural

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