Sketchy Adrenergic Flashcards
Mime and Bear
Sympathomimetic
QISS
a1-Gq ; a2-Gi ; B1-Gs ; B2-Gs
Alpha scout
Alpha receptor agonists
Single-lit candle
alpha-1 agonist
3 dags
alpha-1 receptor coupled to Gq - IP3/DAG cascade
Dag with bone
IP3/DAG cascade leads to increased intracellular Ca (smooth muscle cell)
red leashes pulled tight
alpha-1 activation increases peripheral arterial resistance - vasoconstriction at small arteries, arterioles, precapillary sphincters
Alpha-1 scout elevating MAP
alpha-1 activation increases MAP
blue leashes pulled tight
alpha-1 activation increases venous return (venoconstriction) - useful when treating hypovolemic/distributive shock
Alpha-1 scout binoculars
alpha-1 activation at pupillary dilator muscle causes mydriasis
Alpha-1 scout pulling drawstring
alpha-1 activation causes urethral sphincter and prostatic smooth muscle contraction
Full bladder canteen
alpha-1 activation causes urinary retention
Two lit candles
alpha-2 agonist
“No Sympathy”
alpha-2 agonists are sympatholytics - act centrally to decrease sympathetic tone
Packed up alpha-2 camp tent
alpha-2 receptor coupled to Gi - decreased cAMP
Alpha-2 scout packing up presynaptic wire
presynaptic alpha-2 receptors cause inhibition of NT release
Rolled up Welcome Inside mat
alpha-2 activation at pancreatic islet cells decreases insulin release
Alpha-2 scout dousing roasting pig
alpha-2 activation inhibits lipolysis and release of fatty acids
Alpha-2 scout emptying water from eyeball hat
alpha-2 activation at ciliary body decreases aqueous humor production
Brim of eyeball hat
Brimonidine - alpha-2 agonist used to treat chronic open angle glaucoma - decrease aqueous humor production
Band camp
beta receptor agonists increase cAMP
Beta-1 bugle
Beta-1 agonist
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beta-1 receptors found on cardiac myocytes (SA/AV node); increased cAMP = increased Ca
Elevated heart clock
beta-1 activation increases heart rate (SA node)
Buff bicep
beta-1 activation increases cardiac contractility (myocytes)
Heart hydrant
beta-1 activation results in increased CO
Open rain umbrella
beta-1 activation increases renin release