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Which second messenger pathway enzyme is used with alpha-2 adrenergic receptors? A. phosphodiesterase (PDE) B. adenylate cyclase C. ATP hydrolase

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Chapter42: Neural Regulation

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Which second messenger pathway enzyme is used with alpha-2 adrenergic receptors?

A. phosphodiesterase (PDE)

B. adenylate cyclase

C. ATP hydrolase

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