The Adrenergic System and Drug Quiz
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Which enzyme is responsible for the metabolism of norepinephrine (NA)?

  • MAO (correct)
  • DA
  • DOPA
  • Tyrosine

    • Where is norepinephrine (NA) synthesized?

  • Renal beds
  • Skeletal muscles
  • Smooth muscle of blood vessels
  • Adrenal medullary cells (correct)

    • Which adrenoreceptor is primarily responsible for vasoconstriction and a rise in blood pressure?

  • α1-adrenoreceptors (correct)
  • α2-adrenoreceptors
  • β1-adrenoreceptors
  • β2-adrenoreceptors

    • Which adrenoreceptor is mainly located in the smooth muscle of bronchi?

    <p>β2-adrenoreceptors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which adrenoreceptor is prejunctional on nerve endings and causes inhibition of transmitter release?

    <p>α2-adrenoreceptors</p> Signup and view all the answers

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