Adrenergic Receptors Flashcards

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A1 Receptor

What is the location and response of drugs on this receptor?

A

Location: Vascular smooth muscles of arteries, arterioles, and veins.

Response: Vasoconstrictive

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A2 Receptor

What is the location and response of drugs on this receptor?

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Location: Acts on the presynaptic nerve endings - inhibits release of norepinephrine

Response: Vasodilation

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B1 receptor

What is the location and response of drugs on this receptor?

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Location: Heart

Response: increase heart rate and contractility

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B2 receptor

What is the location and response of drugs on these receptors?

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Location: bronchial smooth muscle & skeletal muscle blood vessels.

Response: Bronchial relaxation and vasodialation

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D1 and D2 dopaminergic

what is the location & response of drugs on these receptors?

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Location: renal and mesenteric arteries

response: vasodilation

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