Disorders of the peripheral (autonomic) nervous system: adrengeric Transmission Flashcards
1
Q
Where is noradrenaline released from
A
Post ganglionic sympathetic nerves
2
Q
Where is adrenaline secreted from
A
Adrenal gland
3
Q
What does Alpha-1, and Alpha 1,a,b,d act at, function, its agonist and antagonist
A
Location: smooth muscle
Function: Vasoconstriction, contraction (relaxing GI tract), glycogenolysis
Agonist: Noradrenaline, phenylephrine
Antagonist: doxacin, terazosin
4
Q
What does alpha 2 and alpha 2A/D, 1B and 1c act at, function, agonist and antagonist
A
Location: Smooth muscle, nerve terminals
Function: contraction, inhibition of transmitter release
