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Where are alpha receptors found in the body?
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Autonomic Nervous System Receptors

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Where are alpha receptors found in the body? The arteries, eye, and bladder
Where are beta receptors found in the body? The heart, lungs, and bladder
Where are muscarinic receptors found in the body? Digestive tract, eye, heart, lungs, and bladder
Which organ is useful in identifying side effects of medications affecting the ANS? The eye
What are 5 medication classes used to treat glaucoma? Beta blockers, prostaglandins, muscarinic agonists, alpha agonists, and diuretics
How do metoprolol and atenolol act on receptors to reduce blood pressure? They block beta1 receptors in the heart
How does epinephrine treat anaphylactic shock? It stimulates alpha and beta receptors in arteries to increase blood pressure
What class of medications should people with asthma avoid? Beta blockers
Which class of medications affecting the ANS can cause diarrhea? Muscarinic agnists
Which class of medications affecting the ANS is used to treat an overactive bladder?` Muscarinic agents
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