GUANYLATE RECEPTOR

Question 1

What is the primary function of guanylate receptors?

Answer 1

Guanylate receptors primarily mediate the effects of nitric oxide and promote the production of cyclic GMP.

Question 2

True or False: Guanylate receptors are a type of G-protein coupled receptor.

Answer 2

False. Guanylate receptors are a type of receptor that directly activates guanylate cyclase.

Question 3

Fill in the blank: Guanylate receptors are primarily activated by ______.

Answer 3

nitric oxide.

Question 4

Which class of drugs primarily utilizes guanylate receptors?

Answer 4

Nitrates and other vasodilators.

Question 5

Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT a drug that acts on guanylate receptors? A) Nitroglycerin B) Sildenafil C) Aspirin D) Nitric Oxide

Answer 5

C) Aspirin.

Question 6

Short Answer: What is the second messenger produced by the activation of guanylate receptors?

Answer 6

Cyclic GMP.

Question 7

True or False: Guanylate receptors are involved in smooth muscle relaxation.

Answer 7

True.

Question 8

What role do guanylate receptors play in the cardiovascular system?

Answer 8

They help to regulate blood pressure and increase blood flow by causing vasodilation.

Question 9

Fill in the blank: The activation of guanylate receptors leads to an increase in ______ levels in the cell.

Answer 9

cyclic GMP.

Question 10

Short Answer: Name one therapeutic application of drugs that act on guanylate receptors.

Answer 10

Treatment of angina pectoris.