ALPHA-ADRENERGIC RECEPTOR
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Alpha-Adrenergic Receptor.
Alpha-Adrenergic Receptor - as a noun
Receptors postulated to exist on nerve cell membranes of the sympathetic nervous system in order to explain the specificity of certain agents that affect only some sympathetic activities (such as vasoconstriction and relaxation of intestinal muscles and contraction of smooth muscles)
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
alpha-adrenoceptoralpha receptorExample Sentences
"Activation of alpha-adrenergic receptors can cause vasoconstriction, increased heart rate, and increased blood pressure."
"Alpha-adrenergic receptor agonists are drugs that selectively bind to and activate alpha-adrenergic receptors."
"Stimulation of alpha-adrenergic receptors in the prostate gland can lead to smooth muscle contraction and urinary retention."
"Alpha-adrenergic receptor antagonists are drugs that block the action of alpha-adrenergic receptors."
"Dysfunction of alpha-adrenergic receptors can contribute to conditions such as hypertension and benign prostatic hyperplasia."
