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activation of nicotinic receptors in adrenal medulla result in release of epinephrine
stimulation of nicotinic receptors result in skeletal muscle contraction |
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| stimulation of the receptors results in the pharmacologic response of vasodilation, resulting in decreased blood pressure |
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| disorders that respond to cholinergic stimulation |
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| bronchi, cardiovascular system, GI tract, genitourinary tract, skeletal muscle, eyes, various glands |
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bind to muscarinic receptors throughout the body
elicits a response that resembles the action of the PNS
prototype: pilocarpine (Akarpine) |
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| indirect-acting cholinergic agonists |
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inhibits cholinesterase, keeping ACh in synaptic gap keeps stimulating nerve
prototype: neostigmine (Prostigmin) |
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drugs that block muscarinic or nicotinic receptors directly
competitive inhibitor of cholinergic receptors
lower BP
prototype: atropine |
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