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Which of the following statement is true regarding inverse agonists?

A
Binds to receptor and causes intended action
B
Binds to receptor and causes opposite action
C
Binds to receptor and causes no action
D
Binds to receptor and causes submaximal action
High-Yield Explanation
Inverse agonist activates a receptor to produce an effect in the opposite direction to that of an agonist. It has high affinity for the receptor, but intrinsic activity with a minus sign. Ref: Essentials of Medical Pharmacology By KD Tripathi, 5th Edition, Pages 35, 37

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