Acetylcholine Receptors Quiz

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What is the main function of nicotinic receptors at the neuromuscular junction?

  • Slowing of heart rate
  • Exocrine gland secretion
  • Transmission of stimulation (correct)
  • Smooth muscle contraction

Which subtype of muscarinic receptor is responsible for pupillary constriction in the eye?

  • M4
  • M3 (correct)
  • M2
  • M1

What is the main action of the METABOTROPIC M3 RECEPTOR?

  • Promotes contraction (correct)
  • Increases heart rate
  • Reduces cyclic AMP
  • Facilitates calcium release from the endoplasmic reticulum

Which neurotransmitter binds to the B1Adrenoreceptor in the heart?

<p>Noradrenaline (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of alpha2 adrenergic receptors?

<p>Inhibition of transmitter release (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of DAG (diacylglycerol) in the cell?

<p>Facilitates the opening of calcium channels (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the effect of inhibiting ADENYLYL CYCLASE?

<p>Reduces cyclic AMP (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of beta2 adrenergic receptors?

<p>Relaxation of smooth muscle (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What initiates the conformational change in the alpha q type of METABOTROPIC M3 RECEPTOR?

<p>Binding of GTP (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary effect of calcium on muscle cells?

<p>Promotes contraction (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of nicotinic receptors at the adrenal medulla?

<p>Release of adrenaline and noradrenaline (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which enzyme does the activated alpha i subunit inhibit?

<p>Adenylyl cyclase (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which receptor, when activated by noradrenaline, causes dilation of the eye?

<p>Alpha 1 adrenoreceptor (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the effect of circulating adrenaline on B2 adrenoceptors in the skeletal vasculature bed?

<p>Vasodilation (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which receptor activation causes relaxation of the GI tract?

<p>B2 adrenoceptor (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which drug acts as a selective beta agonist on bronchiole smooth muscle to produce bronchodilation?

<p>Salbutamol (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary use of mirabegron, which acts on beta3 adrenoceptors?

<p>Treatment of overactive bladder syndrome (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of antagonists on beta adrenoceptors?

<p>Reduction of heart rate (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which drug acts antagonistically on alpha 1 adrenoceptors on arterioles to produce vasodilation?

<p>Prazosin (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the effect of agonist action on alpha 1 adrenoceptors in the smooth muscle of the prostate and bladder?

<p>Contraction of the bladder (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the side effects of non-selective beta blockers?

<p>Reduced exercise tolerance (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which drugs are known as cardio-selective beta blockers?

<p>Atenolol and metoprolol (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What can result from the abrupt withdrawal of beta blockers?

<p>Angina (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary use of tamsulosin, a competitive antagonist on alpha 1 adrenoceptors?

<p>Treatment of overactive bladder syndrome (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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