Adrenergic Receptors

Question 1

Decreased norepinephrine from alpha 2 agonists causes…

Answer 1

Sedation

Question 2

Adrenergic Alpha 1 receptors are found in…

Answer 2

Vascular smooth muscle (adrenergic / sympathetic)

Question 3

Vasocontraction in Vascular smooth muscle happens when?

Answer 3

Alpha 1 receptor stimulation (adrenergic/ sympathetic)

Question 4

Norepinephrine released in the vascular smooth muscle causes the vascular smooth muscle to

Answer 4

Constrict
(not GI)

Question 5

Three effects of alpha 2 receptor stimulation

Answer 5

1. Decreased norepinephrine (sedation)
2. Change in BP
3. Bradycardia

Question 6

Two places where adrenergic beta 1 receptors are found

Answer 6

Heart and fat

Question 7

What is the result of adrenergic beta 1 receptor stimulation in the heart

Answer 7

Increased cardiac output

Question 8

What is the result of adrenergic beta 1 receptor stimulation in fat

Answer 8

Fat breakdown

Question 9

Beta 2 adrenergic receptors are found in the ______________ and cause ______________ when stimulated

Answer 9

Lungs
Bronchodilation

Question 10

Where are Alpha 2 receptors located

Answer 10

Post ganglionic nerve endings and vessels