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The statement/s which are true about antagonists from the following is/are:
A. They bind to the receptor site.
B. Get transferred inside the cell for their action.
C. Inhibit the natural communication of the body.
D. Mimic the natural messenger.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
ChemistrySurface ChemistryJEE MainJEE Main 2023 (08 Apr Shift 2)
Options:
  • A B only
  • B A, C and D
  • C A and C
  • D A and B
Solution:
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The correct answer is: A and C

Drugs that bind to the receptor site and inhibit its natural function are called antagonists. Antagonists are molecules that bind to receptors but do not activate them. Instead, they block the action of other molecules, including natural ligands and agonists, that normally bind to the receptor and activate it. Antagonists inhibit the natural communication of the body by preventing the binding of the natural ligands, which can result in physiological effects such as decreased heart rate, blood pressure, and inflammation.

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