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adrenergic agonist

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a drug that stimulates the adrenergic receptors of the sympathetic nervous system, either directly (receptor sites) or indirectly (increase norepinephrine levels)

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alpha-agonist

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specifically stimulating to the alpha-receptors within the sympathetic nervous system, causing body responses seen when the alpha-receptors are stimulated

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beta-agonist

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specifically stimulating to the beta-receptors within the sympathetic nervous system, causing body responses seen when the beta-receptors are stimulated

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glycogenolysis

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breakdown of stored glucose to increase the blood glucose levels

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sympathomimetic

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drug that mimics the sympathetic nervous system with the signs and symptoms seen when the SNS is stimulated