Alpha-2 Adrenergic Receptors

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Alpha-2 Adrenergic Receptors are a type of Alpha Adrenergic Receptor.

 

Biological Function of Alpha-2 Adrenergic Receptors

Cardiovascular System

 Alpha-2 Adrenergic Receptors are located on Platelets (in the Blood) and stimulation of Alpha-2 Adrenergic Receptors on Platelets initiates the process of Blood Clotting.

 

Metabolism

 Stimulation of Alpha-2 Adrenergic Receptors inhibits the secretion of Insulin.

 Alpha-2 Adrenergic Receptors are located on Adipocytes (and are especially prolific on Adipocytes in the lower half of the body - the lower half of the female body contains nine times the number of Alpha-2 Adrenergic Receptors compared to Beta-1 Adrenergic Receptors):

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