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GP19 [Mar02] [Mar03] Which of following act via ligand gated channel? A. Metoclopramide

B. Phenylephrine
C. Morphine
D. Vecuronium
E. Salbutamol

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Final answer:

The drug that acts via a ligand-gated channel from the given options is Vecuronium, which is a neuromuscular blocker acting on nicotinic acetylcholine receptors.

Step-by-step explanation:

The question asks which of the following drugs acts via a ligand-gated channel. Ligand-gated channels are a type of ion channel that opens in response to the binding of a chemical messenger, or ligand, such as a neurotransmitter. Among the options provided, Vecuronium is a neuromuscular blocker that acts at the nicotinic acetylcholine receptors, which are examples of ligand-gated ion channels, leading to muscle relaxation. Therefore, the correct answer is D. Vecuronium.

A ligand-gated channel is a type of ion channel that opens or closes in response to the binding of a specific molecule, known as a ligand. Among the given options, Salbutamol acts via a ligand-gated channel.

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