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        | Antihypertensive Stimulates Adrenergic receptors in the CNS
 Lowers SNS tone--decreases BP
 likely stimulates inhibitory center
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        | Sweat Gland SNS Postganglion Signal |  | Definition 
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        | What stimulates dilation of skeletal muscle vasculature? |  | Definition 
 
        | Beta 2 receptors from circulating epinephrine |  | 
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        | Pathway from Tyrosine to Epinephrine |  | Definition 
 
        | Tyrosine-->DOPA-->Dopamine-->NE-->Epinephrine |  | 
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        | What is the RLS of EPI synthesis from Tyrosine? |  | Definition 
 
        | Tyrosine-->DOPA via dopamine hydroxylase |  | 
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        | Term 
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        | Competitive inhibitor of tyrosine hydroxylase Treats pheochromacytoma (catecholamine producing tumor of the adrenal medulla)
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 | Definition 
 
        | Enzyme catalyzing conversion of DOPA to Dopamine Aromatic AA decarboxylase enzyme
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        | Dopamine-Beta-Hydroxylase |  | Definition 
 
        | Enzyme for Dopamine to Norepinephrine conversion |  | 
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        | Term 
 
        | Phenylethanolamine-N-methyltransferase |  | Definition 
 
        | Converts NE to EPI In Adrenal Medulla
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        | A compound that enters presynaptic storage vesicles and replaces the normal neurotransmitter. |  | 
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        | 2 druges which interferewith storage and release of norepinephrine release from nerve terminals |  | Definition 
 
        | Guanethidine and Reserpine |  | 
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        | Guanethidine's effect on BP |  | Definition 
 
        | Initially short term increase (Not seen clinically, however, because it only occurs via IV bolus, and that's not done with Guanethidine) Then long term decrease
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        | Guanethidine Side Effects: (5) |  | Definition 
 
        | Orthostatic Hypotension Excessive GI stim (unopposed PSNS)
 Inhibition of Ejaculation
 Pheochromocytoma especially sensitive
 No CNS effect (can't cross BBB because too polar)
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        | Term 
 | Definition 
 
        | Decreases Blood Pressure via inhibition of ATP dependent NE/Dopamine uptake carrier in vesicles NE can't get into the vesicles--not displaced, it just runs out
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        | Is Reserpine Lipid or Water soluble?  Side effects? (4) |  | Definition 
 
        | Lipid soluble--enters CNS: Sedation
 Lethargy
 Nightmares
 Depression
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        | Term 
 
        | How does cocaine function to stop adrenergic nerve terminals? |  | Definition 
 
        | It blocks reuptake of NE into presynaptic terminal. |  | 
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        | How do Tricyclic Antidepressants (TCAs) work? |  | Definition 
 
        | It blocks reuptake of NE into presynaptic terminal. |  | 
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        | What is the primary mechanism of termination of the adrenergic signal? |  | Definition 
 
        | Reuptake of catecholamines by the presynaptic nerve terminal. |  | 
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 | Definition 
 
        | Enzyme that metabolizes catecholamines after uptake. Mitochondrial enzyme that is widely distributed in body tissues.
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        | COMT Catechol-O-methyltransferase |  | Definition 
 
        | Widely distributed Cytoplasmic enzyme.  High concentrations in kidney and liver. |  | 
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        | Dopamine's metabolite in urine |  | Definition 
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        | Epi and NE urinary metabolites |  | Definition 
 
        | 3-methoxy-4-hydroxyphenylglycol (MHPG) and 3-methoxy-4-hydroxy-mandelic acid (VMA)
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        | Term 
 | Definition 
 
        | From use of MAO inhibitors from foods high in tyramine
 tyramine is normally broken down by MAO, but with the inhibitor present, it can't be broken, down, so the tyramine acts as a sympathomimetic.  15-20 documented deaths.
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        | Term 
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        | EPI>NE>>ISO Vasoconstriction
 Contraction of Uterus
 Contraction of Nictitating Membrane
 Pupillary Dilation
 GI Inhibition
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        | Beta Receptors--order of epinephrine, NE, and ISO strengths |  | Definition 
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        | Cardiac Stimulation Renin Secretion by JG cells. NE, EPI and ISO all utilized.
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        | Vascular Dilation Bronchiolar Relaxation
 Iso and Epi: NO NE!
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        | Parent compound from which sympathomimetic drugs are derived |  | 
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        | Direct alpha sympathomimetic |  | 
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        | Direct alpha sympathomimetic |  | 
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        | Direct alpha sympathomimetic |  | 
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        | Beta 2 agonist (bronchodilator) |  | 
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 | Definition 
 
        | Beta 2 agonist (bronchodilator) |  | 
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        | Term 
 | Definition 
 
        | Beta 2 agonist (bronchodilator) |  | 
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