Lecture 11: Adrenergic Drugs & Receptors Flashcards
1
Q
How many adrenoreceptor subtypes are there and what are they?
A
9. Alpha 1A Alpha 1B Alpha 1D Alpha 2A/D Alpha 2B Alpha 2C Beta 1 Beta 2 Beta 3
2
Q
Which drug can block the uptake 1 mechanism?
A
Cocaine.
3
Q
Are alpha 2 receptors prejunctional or postjunctional?
A
Both! But were originally thought to be just prejunctional.
4
Q
Is adrenaline or noradrenaline a neurotransmitter?
A
Noradrenaline.
