Fi₂ adrenergic Receptor Agonists Are Used to Treat Acute Asthma

question 75

Multiple Choice

fi₂ adrenergic receptor agonists are used to treat acute asthma symptoms by eliciting a response similar to
, which has a greater affinity for fi₂ receptors and leads to dilation of the
Respiratory pathways.

• A) acetylcholine
• B) epinephrine
• C) atropine
• D) cyclic AMP
• E) norepinephrine

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