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Medicinal Chemistry: Adrenergic Agents Quiz
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Medicinal Chemistry: Adrenergic Agents Quiz

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Which term refers to substances that produce effects similar to stimulation of sympathetic nervous activity?

  • Adrenergic stimulants
  • Sympatholytics
  • Adrenergic-blocking agents
  • Sympathomimetics (correct)
  • What is another term for substances that decrease sympathetic activity?

  • Adrenergic stimulants
  • Sympatholytics (correct)
  • Sympathomimetics
  • Adrenergic-blocking agents
  • Which neurotransmitter is known as noradrenaline?

  • NE (correct)
  • E
  • DA
  • None of the above
  • What effect do adrenergic agonists have on blood pressure?

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

    What compound is considered the parent compound from which sympathomimetic drugs are derived?

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

    Which of the following is NOT a function of the sympathetic nervous system?

    <p>Decrease in blood glucose levels</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the chemical classification of substances that produce effects similar to stimulation of sympathetic nervous activity?

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

    Which neurotransmitter is also known as noradrenaline?

    <p>Norepinephrine (NE)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the parent compound from which sympathomimetic drugs are derived?

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

    In general, substances that decrease sympathetic activity are referred to as:

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

    Which of the following is a term used for substances that decrease sympathetic activity?

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

    What is the chemical classification of substances that produce effects similar to stimulation of sympathetic nervous activity?

    <p>Adrenergic agents</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which neurotransmitter is known by the abbreviation NE?

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

    What effect do adrenergic agonists have on blood pressure?

    <p>Increase blood pressure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which compound is considered the parent compound from which sympathomimetic drugs are derived?

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

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