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alpha receptor

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by CentrX

Sun Sep 24 2000 at 18:53:54

A receptor, found on the surface of some cells of the sympathetic nervous system, that is stimulated by adrenergic substances resulting in constriction of blood vessels and contraction of most smooth muscle.

Compare: beta receptor

sympathetic nervous system	alpha blocker	Bottom-up processing	dextromethorphan
color	Alpha

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