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Aurora Killi Autonomic Nervous System Lecture 1 Quiz
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Aurora Killi Autonomic Nervous System Lecture 1 Quiz

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What is the primary function of prazosin in medicine?

  • Decrease blood pressure by blocking α1 receptor (correct)
  • Decrease blood pressure by blocking α2 receptor
  • Increase blood pressure by blocking α1 receptor
  • Increase blood pressure by blocking α2 receptor

    • Which drug is a non-selective blocker of β receptors and can lead to bronchial obstruction in patients with asthma?

  • Yohimbine
  • Pilocarpine
  • Atenolol
  • Propranolol (correct)

    • Which receptor does yohimbine block in the autonomic nervous system?

  • α2 (correct)
  • α1
  • β2
  • β1

    • What is the primary effect of atenolol on receptors in the body?

    <p>Blocks β1 receptors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which drug is primarily used for the treatment of phelcrocitoma?

    <p>Propranolol</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main role of cholinomimetics in medicine?

    <p>Lead to parasympathetic effects</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If a person with chronic asthma takes Propranolol, what unwanted side effect might occur?

    <p>Bronchial obstruction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of yohimbine?

    <p>Increase blood pressure by blocking α2 receptor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is yohimbine not widely used in medicine?

    <p>There are more effective alternatives available</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which drug primarily blocks α1 receptors and is used to decrease blood pressure?

    <p>Prazosin</p> Signup and view all the answers

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