2) When Epinephrine binds to alpha and beta receptor sites in the body, it causes a reaction whichincreases vasoconstriction and heart contractility. The term used to define Epinephrine's stimulation of the receptor is ____________________.   A) Therapeutic B) Agonist C) Adverse D) Antagonist

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2) When Epinephrine binds to alpha and beta receptor sites in the body, it causes a reaction whichincreases vasoconstriction and heart contractility. The term used to define Epinephrine's stimulation of the receptor is ____________________.

 

A) Therapeutic B) Agonist C) Adverse D) Antagonist

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The injection of epinephrine is used to treat severe allergic responses (including anaphylaxis) to insect bites or stings, drugs, foods, or other substances in the event of an emergency. It's also used to treat anaphylaxis precipitated by exercise or caused by unknown chemicals.

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