Unit 4 Flashcards
1
Q
What is an agonist drug?
A
Drug that binds to the receptor site - enhancing cellular activity by activating as the neurotransmitter
2
Q
What is an antagonist drug?
A
Drugs that block the receptor site from the agonists in the body causing no cellular activity
3
Q
What Is the difference between non competitive and competitive antagonists?
A
Competitive binds to the receptor site and blocks it. Non competitive binds somewhere else but it still block the receptor.
4
Q
Name an example of an antagonist drug?
A
Adrenaline
