Which Mechanism of Action Does Beta-Adrenergic Agonists Have on the Cardiovascular

question 29

Multiple Choice

Which mechanism of action does beta-adrenergic agonists have on the cardiovascular system?

• A) Increase cardiac output
• B) Dilate arterial smooth muscle
• C) Decrease the contractility of the heart
• D) Dilate venous system

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Definitions:

Joseph Wolpe

A psychiatrist who significantly contributed to the development of behavioral therapy through techniques like systematic desensitization.

Conditioning

The process of learning associations between environmental stimuli and behavioral responses, often used to explain behavior modification.

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Behavior Therapy

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