Vasoconstrictors

Question 1

GPCRs coupled to vasoconstriction

Answer 1

-a1-adrenergic*
-angiotensin 1
-andothelin A
-vasopressin 1

Question 2

vasoconstriction mech

Answer 2

-Ca calmodulin
-=myosin LC
+ actin = contractionk

Question 3

therapeutic use of vasoconstrictors

Answer 3

–shock (anaphylactic, brain trauma, hemorrhagic)
-anesthesia
-chronic orthostatoc hypotension
-reduce blood flow
-hemostasis during surgery
-decongestants

Question 4

Vasoconstrictors

Answer 4

-epinephrine
-phenylephrine
-midodrine
-droxidopa