Dopamine at low (renal) doses primarily acts on which receptors to increase renal blood flow?
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Correct answer: D1 receptors
At low doses (0.5–2 µg/kg/min), dopamine stimulates D1 receptors in the renal, mesenteric, and coronary beds. This results in vasodilation and increased glomerular filtration.
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