The ANS & the Respiratory System - BM5 RCR1

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1. Beta II agonists have which of the following effects on airway smooth muscle?

  • Promotes mediator release from mast cells & the release of TNF-alpha, and increases mucus clearance
  • Inhibits mediator release from mast cells & the release of TNF-alpha, and increases mucus clearance
  • Inhibits mediator release from mast cells & the release of TNF-alpha, and decreases mucus clearance
  • Promotes mediator release from mast cells & the release of TNF-alpha, and decreases mucus clearance
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2. Which type of drug mimics the effects of adrenaline on bronchial smooth muscle, hence causing relaxation?

  • Alpha Antagonists
  • Beta Agonists
  • Alpha Agonists
  • Beta Antagonists

3. Other than beta agonists, what other drug type relaxes bronchial smooth muscle?

  • Nicotinic Agonists
  • Muscarinic Antagonists
  • Muscarinic Agonists
  • Nicotinic Antagonists

4. Noradrenalin is a potent stimulus for which type of receptor?

  • Nicotinic
  • Beta
  • Alpha
  • Muscarinic

5. True or false: Beta II agonists treat the underlying causes of airway inflammation?

  • Salbutamol
  • Harmonica
  • False
  • True
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