HUMAN GROWTH HORMONE

Question 1

What is the primary function of receptors in pharmacology?

Answer 1

To bind to specific ligands and mediate physiological responses.

Question 2

True or False: All receptors are proteins.

Answer 2

True

Question 3

Fill in the blank: Receptor types can be categorized into __________ and __________ receptors.

Answer 3

ionotropic, metabotropic

Question 4

What type of receptor is primarily involved in fast synaptic transmission?

Answer 4

Ionotropic receptors

Question 5

Name one common adverse reaction associated with opioid receptors.

Answer 5

Respiratory depression

Question 6

What physiological effect is mediated by beta-adrenergic receptors?

Answer 6

Increased heart rate

Question 7

Multiple Choice: Which receptor type is NOT a G-protein coupled receptor? A) Alpha-adrenergic B) Beta-adrenergic C) Nicotinic D) Muscarinic

Answer 7

C) Nicotinic

Question 8

What is the action of histamine on H1 receptors?

Answer 8

Mediates allergic responses

Question 9

True or False: Drug interactions can only occur between two drugs of the same class.

Answer 9

False

Question 10

What effect do angiotensin II receptors have on blood pressure?

Answer 10

They increase blood pressure.

Question 11

Fill in the blank: The __________ receptor is involved in the regulation of glucose metabolism.

Answer 11

insulin

Question 12

What is a common adverse reaction associated with corticosteroid use?

Answer 12

Immunosuppression

Question 13

Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a physiological effect of serotonin? A) Sedation B) Increased appetite C) Mood regulation D) Vasodilation

Answer 13

C) Mood regulation

Question 14

What type of drug interaction occurs when two drugs have opposing effects?

Answer 14

Antagonistic interaction

Question 15

True or False: Agonists activate receptors to produce a biological response.

Answer 15

True

Question 16

What is the action of the GABA receptor?

Answer 16

Inhibitory neurotransmission

Question 17

Fill in the blank: __________ receptors are primarily responsible for the sympathetic effects of the autonomic nervous system.

Answer 17

Adrenergic

Question 18

What is an adverse reaction of calcium channel blockers?

Answer 18

Peripheral edema

Question 19

Multiple Choice: Which receptor type is primarily involved in pain modulation? A) NMDA B) GABA C) Opioid D) Dopamine

Answer 19

C) Opioid

Question 20

What physiological effect do muscarinic receptors have on the heart?

Answer 20

Decrease heart rate

Question 21

True or False: Drug interactions can enhance the therapeutic effect of medications.

Answer 21

True

Question 22

What does the term ‘downregulation’ refer to in receptor pharmacology?

Answer 22

A decrease in receptor number or sensitivity due to prolonged exposure to an agonist.

Question 23

Fill in the blank: The __________ receptor is crucial for the action of insulin.

Answer 23

insulin

Question 24

What is a physiological effect of dopamine on the renal system?

Answer 24

Increased renal blood flow

Question 25

Multiple Choice: Which receptor is primarily associated with the body's stress response? A) Alpha-adrenergic B) Beta-adrenergic C) Corticotropin-releasing hormone D) All of the above

Answer 25

D) All of the above