One of the following activities is not meditated through beta 2 adrenergic receptor: (A) Stimulation of lipolysis, (B) Increased hepatic gluconeogenesis, (C) Increased muscle gluconeogenesis, (D) Smooth muscle relaxation
Answer is A. Beta-agonist produce smooth muscle relaxation, bronchodilation, vasodilatation and uterine stimulation through beta 2 receptors. Also, Beta 3 receptors are located on adipocytes, not beta 2 beta 1- hea From medical pharmacology Padmaja 4th edition page no 101,105