Antagonists are Compounds That

Question

Antagonists are compounds that
A)prevent synthesis of new receptors.
B)prevent synthesis of hormones.
C)bind to a receptor,activating it.
D)bind to a receptor,but do not activate it.

Accepted Answer

Antagonists bind to a receptor, but they do not activate it. Instead, they block the receptor from being activated by other molecules. This can be useful in pharmacology to inhibit a particular physiological response. Preventing synthesis of new receptors or hormones are not functions of antagonists.