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Which neurotransmitter is associated with the parasympathetic nervous system?
Which neurotransmitter is associated with the parasympathetic nervous system?
- Acetylcholine (ACh) (correct)
- Noradrenaline
- Dopamine
- Adrenaline
Which drug is classified as a catecholamine adrenergic agonist?
Which drug is classified as a catecholamine adrenergic agonist?
- Cocaine
- Ephedrine
- Salbutamol
- Dobutamine (correct)
What is the direct mode of action of adrenaline?
What is the direct mode of action of adrenaline?
- Inhibition of catecholamine reuptake
- Indirectly stimulate cholinergic receptors
- Release of catecholamines from nerve endings
- Stimulation of adrenoceptors (correct)
Which adrenergic agonist has both direct and indirect modes of action?
Which adrenergic agonist has both direct and indirect modes of action?
Which receptor type is stimulated by low concentration of adrenaline?
Which receptor type is stimulated by low concentration of adrenaline?
Why is adrenaline ineffective when taken orally?
Why is adrenaline ineffective when taken orally?
What is the main function of the Autonomic Nervous System (ANS)?
What is the main function of the Autonomic Nervous System (ANS)?
Which neurotransmitters are associated with the sympathetic nervous system?
Which neurotransmitters are associated with the sympathetic nervous system?
What are the two main types of adrenoceptors in the body?
What are the two main types of adrenoceptors in the body?
Which ILO (Intended Learning Outcome) relates to explaining information related to direct-acting adrenoceptor agonists?
Which ILO (Intended Learning Outcome) relates to explaining information related to direct-acting adrenoceptor agonists?
What do adrenergic agonists act on in the body?
What do adrenergic agonists act on in the body?
Which classification is based on the receptor selectivity of adrenergic agonists?
Which classification is based on the receptor selectivity of adrenergic agonists?
Which receptor stimulation increases blood pressure?
Which receptor stimulation increases blood pressure?
What is the effect of stimulating α1 receptors on blood pressure?
What is the effect of stimulating α1 receptors on blood pressure?
Which receptor stimulation causes norepinephrine release?
Which receptor stimulation causes norepinephrine release?
What is the effect of stimulating β2 receptors on heart rate?
What is the effect of stimulating β2 receptors on heart rate?
Which receptor stimulation causes bronchoconstriction?
Which receptor stimulation causes bronchoconstriction?
What is the predominant receptor type stimulated by Isoproterenol (Isoprenaline)?
What is the predominant receptor type stimulated by Isoproterenol (Isoprenaline)?
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