The Drugs That Mimic the Effect of Norepinephrine Are Called

question 11

Multiple Choice

The drugs that mimic the effect of norepinephrine are called:

• A) sympathomimetics, or adrenergic agonists.
• B) sympatholytics, or adrenergic drugs.
• C) sympathomimetics, or adrenergic blockers.
• D) sympatholytics, or adrenergic blockers.

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Definitions:

Carbonyl Group

A functional group consisting of a carbon atom double-bonded to an oxygen atom (C=O) found in aldehydes, ketones, carboxylic acids, and esters.

Electrophilic

Describes a chemical species that is attracted to electrons and tends to accept electrons during chemical reactions.

Nucleophilic Attack

The process by which a nucleophile forms a bond with a positive or partially positive atom in another molecule.

Organic Product

A chemical compound of organic origin or derived from living organisms.