5 Questions
Which enzyme metabolizes catecholamines in the synaptic space?
Catechol-O-methyltransferase (COMT)
Which type of receptors do catecholamines potently activate?
Both α and β receptors
Which of the following is NOT a catecholamine?
Phenylephrine
Which type of drugs are sympathomimetic amines that contain the 3,4-dihydroxybenzene group?
Catecholamines
Which receptors have a higher potency for isoproterenol compared to epinephrine and norepinephrine?
β receptors
Test your knowledge on adrenergic drugs and their functions with this quiz by Prof. Murat Oz from the Faculty of Pharmacy at Kuwait University. Learn about the comparative potencies of epinephrine, norepinephrine, and isoproterenol on α and β receptors. Explore the properties of sympathomimetic amines.
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