Lecture 11: Adrenergic Drugs & Receptors Flashcards

1
Q

How many adrenoreceptor subtypes are there and what are they?

A
9.
Alpha 1A
Alpha 1B
Alpha 1D
Alpha 2A/D
Alpha 2B
Alpha 2C
Beta 1
Beta 2
Beta 3
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2
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Which drug can block the uptake 1 mechanism?

A

Cocaine.

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3
Q

Are alpha 2 receptors prejunctional or postjunctional?

A

Both! But were originally thought to be just prejunctional.

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4
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Is adrenaline or noradrenaline a neurotransmitter?

A

Noradrenaline.

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