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Which term refers to substances that produce effects similar to stimulation of sympathetic nervous activity?
Which term refers to substances that produce effects similar to stimulation of sympathetic nervous activity?
What is another term for substances that decrease sympathetic activity?
What is another term for substances that decrease sympathetic activity?
Which neurotransmitter is known as noradrenaline?
Which neurotransmitter is known as noradrenaline?
What effect do adrenergic agonists have on blood pressure?
What effect do adrenergic agonists have on blood pressure?
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What compound is considered the parent compound from which sympathomimetic drugs are derived?
What compound is considered the parent compound from which sympathomimetic drugs are derived?
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Which of the following is NOT a function of the sympathetic nervous system?
Which of the following is NOT a function of the sympathetic nervous system?
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What is the chemical classification of substances that produce effects similar to stimulation of sympathetic nervous activity?
What is the chemical classification of substances that produce effects similar to stimulation of sympathetic nervous activity?
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Which neurotransmitter is also known as noradrenaline?
Which neurotransmitter is also known as noradrenaline?
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What is the parent compound from which sympathomimetic drugs are derived?
What is the parent compound from which sympathomimetic drugs are derived?
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In general, substances that decrease sympathetic activity are referred to as:
In general, substances that decrease sympathetic activity are referred to as:
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Which of the following is a term used for substances that decrease sympathetic activity?
Which of the following is a term used for substances that decrease sympathetic activity?
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What is the chemical classification of substances that produce effects similar to stimulation of sympathetic nervous activity?
What is the chemical classification of substances that produce effects similar to stimulation of sympathetic nervous activity?
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Which neurotransmitter is known by the abbreviation NE?
Which neurotransmitter is known by the abbreviation NE?
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What effect do adrenergic agonists have on blood pressure?
What effect do adrenergic agonists have on blood pressure?
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Which compound is considered the parent compound from which sympathomimetic drugs are derived?
Which compound is considered the parent compound from which sympathomimetic drugs are derived?
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Study Notes
Sympathomimetics
- Substances producing effects similar to sympathetic nervous system stimulation are known as sympathomimetics
- Sympatholytics are substances that decrease sympathetic activity.
- Noradrenaline is the neurotransmitter also known as norepinephrine.
- Adrenergic agonists increase blood pressure.
- The parent compound for sympathomimetic drugs is phenylethylamine.
Sympathetic Nervous System Function
- Digestion is not a function of the sympathetic nervous system.
Chemical Classification
- The chemical classification for sympathomimetic drugs is amines.
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Test your knowledge of adrenergic agents, neurotransmitters, receptors, and drugs affecting adrenergic synthesis and metabolism. Explore the classification and pharmacological aspects of adrenergic agents.
