7 Questions
Which of the following is a characteristic of adrenergic drugs that directly activate adrenergic receptors?
Does not interact with the presynaptic neuron
What is the primary effect of adrenergic agonists on the blood pressure at higher doses?
Decrease due to ganglionic blockade
Which of the following is a direct-acting adrenergic agonist used clinically?
Epinephrine
What are adrenergic drugs that activate receptors stimulated by norepinephrine or epinephrine known as?
Sympathomimetics
Which type of drugs block the activation of adrenergic receptors?
Sympatholytics
What effect do adrenergic agonists have on peristalsis and secretions?
Increase
Which receptor type do adrenergic drugs affect?
Adrenergic receptors
This quiz covers topics related to the sympathetic cholinergic neurons, muscarinic cholinoreceptors, sympathetic adrenergic varicosities, and neurotransmitters released by sympathetic postganglionic nerves. Test your knowledge on the thermoregulatory sweat glands and their innervation.
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