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Why does norepinephrine cause more vasoconstriction than heart rate increase?
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Alpha receptors : The arteries like norepinephrine more and constrict tighter than with epi.
Answered 12/10/2013
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Alpha receptors: Ne has a higher affinity for the Alpha receptors which are located in the peripheral arterioles and cause vasoconstriction. Beta receptors are.Responsible for accelerating the heart rate.
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