A Certain Drug Decreases Heart Rate by Blocking a Receptor

question 12

Multiple Choice

A certain drug decreases heart rate by blocking a receptor on cardiac pacemaker cells. This drug probably binds to_____ receptors.

• A) muscarinic cholinergic
• B) alpha- 2 adrenergic
• C) beta- 1 adrenergic
• D) nicotinic cholinergic
• E) alpha- 1 adrenergic

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Takeover

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Synergy

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