A Person Has an Anaphylactic Reaction and Uses His Epi-Pen

question 91

Multiple Choice

A person has an anaphylactic reaction and uses his epi-pen. What type of the receptor is responsible for the lifesaving effect of epinephrine injection?

• A) G protein coupled receptor
• B) receptor tyrosine kinase
• C) cytokine receptor
• D) ion channel receptor

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