Concept explainers
(a)
Interpretation:
The effect of given drug Imitrex on the serotonin receptor should be explained.
Concept introduction:
A drug is any chemical substance that can affects the way of our body works. Some drugs are classified as agonists whereas others are classified as antagonists.
Agonists are able to activate the receptor and result in a maximal biological response.
Antagonists bind to the receptors but do not activate them, this result in receptor blockage, inhibiting the binding of other agonists.
A serotonin receptor agonist is an agonist of one or more serotonin receptors.
(b)
Interpretation:
The effect of given drug Zofran on the serotonin receptor should be explained.
Concept introduction:
A drug is any chemical substance that can affects the way of our body works. Some drugs are classified as agonists whereas others are classified as antagonists.
Agonists are able to activate the receptor and result in a maximal biological response.
Antagonists bind to the receptors but do not activate them, this result in receptor blockage, inhibiting the binding of other agonists.
A serotonin receptor agonist is an agonist of one or more serotonin receptors.
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