When an agonist binds to a receptor for a long period of time, it can result in a phosphorylation reaction occurring, which of the following terms is the most relevant description of the immediate effect?
a) Tolerance
b) Dependence
c) Sensitization
d) Desensitization
This is a question that most students would not be able to answer since the topic of desensitization has not been introduced yet and will be given at the beginning of class. I would use it to stimulate discussion before introducing the topic of signal desensitization in class that day. It will not count towards students’ grade.
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