Effects on Metabolism
- Increase basal metabolic rate of most tissues (Long duration of action):
- Increased heat production
- Increases cardiac metabolic rate:
- Ionotropic / chronotropic effect
- Increased lipolysis & gluconeogenesis
Effect on Beta Receptors
- Increases number and sensitivity of B adrenoceptors
- Sensitises catecholamines
- Sensitises effects of insulin
- Increase in heart rate (HR) and myocardial contractility leading to an increase in cardiac output
Effect on Growth and Development
- Increases Growth hormone
- Vital in growth and development of nervous system:
- Neuronal myelination
- Nerve axon growth