Chapter 45 – The Endocrine System
97. What is a benefit of targeting hormone signaling rather than a generic cellular
housekeeping process in insects?
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98. G protein coupled receptors are a large class of receptors that bind hormones as well as
other signaling molecules, neurotransmitters, and even odorants. They are a major target of
pharmaceutical drugs for various disorders. Typically, the drug acts as an antagonist,
blocking the binding site on the GPCR. Why is the receptor a more attractive drug target than
the G protein activated downstream? (Check all that apply.)