The term "partial agonist" suggests that:
A) the study compound is a mixture of agonists and antagonists.
B) behavioral or physiological responses will appear weaker than those produced by a full agonist.
C) the drug bound to some receptors but not others.
D) a G-protein will only be partly activated.

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A partial agonist is a drug that activates a receptor, but not to the same extent as a full agonist. As a result, the behavioral or physiological responses to a partial agonist will appear weaker than those produced by a full agonist.

The Term "Partial Agonist" Suggests That