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Which type of adrenergic drugs activate the adrenergic receptor by directly activating it?
Which type of adrenergic drugs activate the adrenergic receptor by directly activating it?
- Sympathomimetic (correct)
- Adrenergic Agonists
- Sympatholytics
- Norepinephrine blockers
Where are the adrenergic neurons found which release norepinephrine as the primary neurotransmitter?
Where are the adrenergic neurons found which release norepinephrine as the primary neurotransmitter?
- Both in the central nervous system (CNS) and sympathetic nervous system (correct)
- Central nervous system (CNS) only
- Parasympathetic nervous system only
- Sympathetic nervous system only
Which part of the neuron or effector organ are the sites of action of adrenergic drugs?
Which part of the neuron or effector organ are the sites of action of adrenergic drugs?
- Presynaptic neuron only
- Postsynaptic neuron and effector organ
- Presynaptic neuron and effector organ (correct)
- Postsynaptic neuron only
What is the primary neurotransmitter released by adrenergic neurons?
What is the primary neurotransmitter released by adrenergic neurons?
What neurotransmitter is used in neurotransmission at adrenergic neurons?
What neurotransmitter is used in neurotransmission at adrenergic neurons?
Which type of drugs interrupt the release of norepinephrine from adrenergic neurons?
Which type of drugs interrupt the release of norepinephrine from adrenergic neurons?
Which type of adrenergic receptor is predominantly found in the heart?
Which type of adrenergic receptor is predominantly found in the heart?
What is the characteristic response of α1 receptor stimulation?
What is the characteristic response of α1 receptor stimulation?
Which adrenergic receptor type is responsible for vasodilation in the skeletal vascular beds?
Which adrenergic receptor type is responsible for vasodilation in the skeletal vascular beds?
What is the major effect mediated by α2 adrenoceptors?
What is the major effect mediated by α2 adrenoceptors?
Which structural feature differentiates catecholamines from noncatecholamines?
Which structural feature differentiates catecholamines from noncatecholamines?
What is the main reason for the poor penetration of catecholamines into the central nervous system (CNS)?
What is the main reason for the poor penetration of catecholamines into the central nervous system (CNS)?
Which of the following is true about epinephrine?
Which of the following is true about epinephrine?
What is the major action of epinephrine on the cardiovascular system?
What is the major action of epinephrine on the cardiovascular system?
What effect does epinephrine have on hyperglycemia?
What effect does epinephrine have on hyperglycemia?
Which enzyme is responsible for metabolizing epinephrine?
Which enzyme is responsible for metabolizing epinephrine?
What is the final metabolite found in the urine after metabolizing epinephrine?
What is the final metabolite found in the urine after metabolizing epinephrine?
What is the mechanism of action for direct-acting adrenergic agonists?
What is the mechanism of action for direct-acting adrenergic agonists?
Which process involves the removal of norepinephrine from the synaptic space?
Which process involves the removal of norepinephrine from the synaptic space?
What is the primary structure alteration that influences the affinity of adrenoceptors for various agents?
What is the primary structure alteration that influences the affinity of adrenoceptors for various agents?
What is the rate-limiting step in the synthesis of norepinephrine?
What is the rate-limiting step in the synthesis of norepinephrine?
Which type of adrenoceptors exhibit strong response to isoproterenol and less sensitivity to epinephrine and norepinephrine?
Which type of adrenoceptors exhibit strong response to isoproterenol and less sensitivity to epinephrine and norepinephrine?
What is the enzyme responsible for decarboxylating DOPA to form dopamine?
What is the enzyme responsible for decarboxylating DOPA to form dopamine?
Which drug can block the carrier system involved in the transport of dopamine into synaptic vesicles?
Which drug can block the carrier system involved in the transport of dopamine into synaptic vesicles?
Which class of adrenoceptors primarily mediate classic effects involving constriction of smooth muscle?
Which class of adrenoceptors primarily mediate classic effects involving constriction of smooth muscle?
What triggers the release of norepinephrine from the nerve junction?
What triggers the release of norepinephrine from the nerve junction?
What initiates the release of Ca2+ from the endoplasmic reticulum into the cytosol upon activation of α1 receptors?
What initiates the release of Ca2+ from the endoplasmic reticulum into the cytosol upon activation of α1 receptors?
Which receptor subtype causes feedback inhibition of norepinephrine release from the stimulated adrenergic neuron?
Which receptor subtype causes feedback inhibition of norepinephrine release from the stimulated adrenergic neuron?
What is the primary mechanism for termination of norepinephrine's effects?
What is the primary mechanism for termination of norepinephrine's effects?
What enzyme is responsible for oxidizing recaptured norepinephrine in neuronal mitochondria?
What enzyme is responsible for oxidizing recaptured norepinephrine in neuronal mitochondria?
What is the primary drug used in the emergency treatment of bronchospasm?
What is the primary drug used in the emergency treatment of bronchospasm?
What is the drug of choice for the treatment of acute asthma and anaphylactic shock?
What is the drug of choice for the treatment of acute asthma and anaphylactic shock?
In chronic treatment of asthma, which drug is presently favored due to longer duration of action and minimal cardiac stimulatory effect?
In chronic treatment of asthma, which drug is presently favored due to longer duration of action and minimal cardiac stimulatory effect?
Which drug may be used to restore cardiac rhythm in patients with cardiac arrest regardless of the cause?
Which drug may be used to restore cardiac rhythm in patients with cardiac arrest regardless of the cause?
What effect does epinephrine have when included in local anesthetic solutions?
What effect does epinephrine have when included in local anesthetic solutions?
Which route is the preferred route for epinephrine administration due to rapid absorption?
Which route is the preferred route for epinephrine administration due to rapid absorption?
What adverse CNS effects can epinephrine produce?
What adverse CNS effects can epinephrine produce?
In which condition does epinephrine induce pulmonary edema?
In which condition does epinephrine induce pulmonary edema?
'What effect does cocaine have on the cardiovascular actions of epinephrine?'
'What effect does cocaine have on the cardiovascular actions of epinephrine?'
'What effect do β-blockers have on epinephrine's effects on β receptors?'
'What effect do β-blockers have on epinephrine's effects on β receptors?'