The Mechanism of Action Utilized by Anticholinergics Is ________

question 11

Multiple Choice

The mechanism of action utilized by anticholinergics is ________.

• A) relaxing the smooth muscles of the bronchial tree
• B) increasing vital capacity and decreasing airway resistance
• C) decreasing the chemical that promotes bronchospasm
• D) blocking the action of histamines

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Definitions:

Brain Structure

The physical anatomy and organization of the brain, including its various parts, such as the cortex, cerebellum, and neural pathways.

ADHD

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by difficulties with attention, impulse control, and hyperactivity.

Metabolism

The biochemical processes that occur within a living organism to maintain life, involving the conversion of food into energy and building materials.

Dopamine

A neurotransmitter associated with movement, attention, learning, and the brain’s pleasure and reward system.