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Adrenoceptors are receptors that are located pre- and postganglionically on effector tissues, most of which are innervated by postganglionic sympathetic fibers, and are activated by release of norepinephrine, epinephrine, and various adrenergic drugs.
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(2007). Adrenoceptors. In: Schmidt, R., Willis, W. (eds) Encyclopedia of Pain. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-540-29805-2_111
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