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Is there is alpha 2 receptors in the blood vessels whose stinulation leads to vasoconstriction?

April 26, 2017Alpha blood leads receptors vasoconstriction vessels

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Is there is alpha 2 receptors in the blood vessels whose stinulation leads to vasoconstriction?

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Yes; there are some vascular alpha-2 receptors whose action is similar to alpha-1 receptors. This may be the explanation for the initial hypertensive effect that may occur with IV clonidine.