Question

Drugs categorized as phosphodiesterase inhibitors tend to...

a. increase the probability of action potentials in all cells.
b. break down cell membranes in target tissue.
c. preserve cell membranes in target tissues.
d. Increase ATP production.
e. enhance second messenger systems.

Answer 1

Drugs categorized as phosphodiesterase inhibitors tend to enhance second messenger systems by increasing the levels of cyclic AMP (cAMP).

Step-by-step explanation:

Drugs categorized as phosphodiesterase inhibitors tend to enhance second messenger systems. Phosphodiesterase (PDE) is an enzyme that deactivates and degrades cyclic AMP (cAMP), which is a second messenger involved in cell signaling. By inhibiting PDE, these drugs increase the levels of cAMP, leading to enhanced signaling and cellular responses.