Physiology

Neuronal Control Of Blood Vessels

  • Mediated by the sympathetic system except from in sweat and salivary glands (parasympathetic)
  • Alpha1 receptors: vasoconstriction
    • Inositol triphosphate (IP3) is a second messenger increased by alpha adrenoceptors. Binds to the ER and increases calcium concentrations leading to smooth muscle contraction,…
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