When drug receptors are maximally activated it is referred to as the

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The peak effect is the maximum response that can be achieved with a drug as it fully activates its receptors. This occurs when the concentration of the drug in the bloodstream is at its highest and all available receptors are occupied. Choice A, threshold level, refers to the minimum concentration of a drug needed to produce a response. Choice C, cessation effect, does not accurately describe the concept of drug receptor activation. Choice D, latency time, refers to the time it takes for a drug to exert its effect after it is administered.

When Drug Receptors Are Maximally Activated It Is Referred to as the