Term Name: adrenergic receptor activity
Synonyms: adrenoceptor activity
Definition: Combining with epinephrine or norepinephrine and transmitting the signal across the membrane by activating the alpha-subunit of an associated heterotrimeric G-protein complex.
Ontology: GO: Molecular Function [GO:0004935]    QuickGO    AmiGO

Relationships
is part of: adrenergic receptor signaling pathway
is a type of: G protein-coupled amine receptor activity
has subtype: alpha-adrenergic receptor activity beta-adrenergic receptor activity
inverse has_part: adrenergic receptor signaling pathway