What's the difference between alpha-1 and alpha-2 receptors?
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According to a 2020 estimate, alpha-1 receptor blockers were prescribed to about 7 million people in the US for conditions like high blood pressure and BPH. Understanding **what's the difference between alpha-1 and alpha-2 receptors** is fundamental to grasping their opposing roles in regulating the sympathetic nervous system and their therapeutic importance in medicine.
