MEDC553 Review 1-26-24

What physiological effects do epinephrine and norepinephrine have on the body?

• Increase Blood Flow to the Brain

• Increase Muscle Strength

• Pupil Dilation

• Increase Heart Rate and Contraction

• Decrease Sweat

How long do the physiological effects of epinephrine and norepinephrine last?

What is the biological target for adrenergic agents?

• Muscarinic Receptors

• Nicotinic Receptors

• Adrenergic Receptors

What nervous system do the adrenergic agents target?

• Sympathetic Nervous System

• Parasympathetic Nervous System

• Central Nervous System

• Somatic Nervous System

Do the adrenergic agents target the preganglionic or postganglionic neurons?

• Preganglionic

• Postganglionic

Where is norepinephrine synthesized in the body?

Where is epinephrine synthesized in the body?

What is the rate-limiting step in the synthesis of these molecules?

How is the majority of norepinephrine cleared from the synapse?