Greater response to norepinephrine than epinephrine Found at target organ in parasympathetic pathways lon channels Can inhibit cell activity Activate CAMP Greater response to epinephrine than norepinephrine Found in sympathetic and parasympathetic pathways Affect enzyme activity Alpha receptors Beta receptors Nicotinic receptors Muscarinic receptors

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