Question

Which of the following is not correctly matched?
(i) Proteins that are crucial to body's communication process. $-$ Receptors
(ii) Drugs that mimic the natural messenger by switching on the receptor. $-$ Antagonists
(iii) Drugs that bind to the receptor site and inhibit its natural function. $-$ Agonists

• A. (ii) only
• B. (iii) only
• C. (i) and (iii)
• D. (ii) and (iii)

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

Drugs that mimic the natural messenger by switching on the receptor are called agonists. While drugs that bind to the receptor site and inhibit its natural function are called antagonists.