Adrenergic Receptor

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B2 ADRENERGIC RECEPTORS STIMULATE INSULIN AND GLUCAGON SECRETION CAN SOMEONE EXPLAIN ???:scared:
 
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β 2 receptors are linked to adenylyl cyclase causes a rise in the intracellular concentration of the second messenger cAMP.
n remember cAMP as second messenger ...who uses them
yes insulin n glucagon in Glycogenolysis and gluconeogenesis

hope i am clear...
 
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docdk said:
β 2 receptors are linked to adenylyl cyclase causes a rise in the intracellular concentration of the second messenger cAMP.
n remember cAMP as second messenger ...who uses them
yes insulin n glucagon in Glycogenolysis and gluconeogenesis

hope i am clear...
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Beta 2 reps are used in sympathetic system (fight or flight) I think.

Thus would they cause massive insulin release? Your body is in survival mode so you need ATP immediately so insulin should be secreted? WHy would glucagon be secreted? ITs only in well-fed states
 
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