How Do Adrenergic Receptors in Prefrontal Cortex Neurons Respond to Norepinephrine

question 54

Multiple Choice

How do adrenergic receptors in prefrontal cortex neurons respond to norepinephrine?

• A) they are excited by α-1 receptor activation and inhibited by α-2 activation
• B) they are excited by α-2 receptor activation and inhibited by α-1 activation
• C) they only express α-1 receptors that are inhibited by norephinephrine
• D) they are inhibited at low levels of norepinephrine and excited as more norepinephrine is released.
• E) all of the above

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