The adrenal medulla synthesizes, secretes, and stores catecholamines. Name the three catecholamines. Discuss the effects they have on the body
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As a medication, dopamine is used in the treatment of shock and is a neurotransmitter in the nervous system.
Epinephrine acts as a vasoconstrictor, vasopressor, cardiac stimulant, antispasmodic, and sympathomimetic. Its main function is to assist in the regulation of the sympathetic branch of the autonomic nervous system.
Norepinephrine acts as a vasoconstrictor, vasopressor, and a neurotransmitter. It elevates systolic and diastolic blood pressure, increases the heart rate and cardiac output, and increases glycogenolysis.
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The generic drug used to treat congestive heart failure is ________
A) foxglove B) nitroglycerin C) digoxin D) herbs
The perineum in the male stretches from the urethral meatus to the anus
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The hormone ____________________ increases the amount of glucose by stimulating the liver to convert glycogen into glucose for release into the bloodstream.?
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