Compare and contrast alpha and beta receptors

What will be an ideal response?


Both alpha receptors and beta receptors are adrenergic receptors on the membranes of target cells. Alpha receptors are more sensitive to NE than beta receptors, but both receptors are stimulated by E. Alpha-1 receptor stimulation typically excites the target cell, and alpha-2 receptor stimulation generally inhibits the target cell. Simulation of beta receptors may result in excitation or inhibition of the target cell.

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A) Yes B) No C) Probably not since her first child is Rh negative D) Probably yes since her first child is Rh negative

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All of the following are true of lymphocytes except that

A) they spend most of their time in lymphoid tissue. B) they have relatively long life spans. C) they have one nucleus. D) they are granulocytes. E) some produce antibodies.

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The pleural space is located

A) between neighboring alveoli B) between the layers of the membrane covering the lungs C) between the ribs D) in the nasal cavity

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When two monosaccharides undergo a dehydration synthesis,

A) two new monosaccharides are formed. B) a disaccharide is formed. C) a polysaccharide is formed. D) a starch is formed. E) All of the answers are correct.

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