Drugs That Stimulate Alpha Receptors, Causing Constriction of Peripheral Vessels

Question

Drugs that stimulate alpha receptors, causing constriction of peripheral vessels, are
A) sympathetic blocking agents.
B) sympathomimetic.
C) parasympathetic blocking agents.
D) parasympathomimetic.
E) autonomic blocking agents.

Accepted Answer

Drugs that stimulate alpha receptors cause constriction of peripheral vessels, which is a sympathetic response. Therefore, the drugs are classified as sympathomimetic.