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Receptors as Drug Targets

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Drugs that bind to the receptor sites and inhibit its natural function are called analgesics.

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The correct option is B False
Drugs that bind to the receptor site and inhibit its natural function are called Antagonists. These are useful when blocking of message is required. So, the statement is false.

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