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question 60

Multiple Choice

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Humans have receptors for two kinds of beta adrenergic compounds such as catecholamines to control cardiac muscle contractions. Some are beta 1 receptors that promote increased heart rate. Other drugs, called beta blockers, slow heart rate. Smooth muscle cells, however, have beta 2 receptors, which mediate muscle relaxation. Blockers of these effects are sometimes used to treat asthma.
-Beta 2 antagonist drugs might also be used most effectively for which of the following?

• A) cardiac arrhythmias
• B) increased gastric acid production
• C) neuropathy of the extremities
• D) increasing low blood pressure
• E) decreasing peristalsis

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Interdependence

A relationship between entities where they rely on each other for resources, information, or trade.

Oligopolistic Firms

Companies operating in an oligopoly market structure, characterized by a limited number of firms controlling a large portion of the market share.

Price Conspiracy

An illegal agreement between parties to fix prices, limit production, or divide markets, therefore, undermining the competitive market system.

Herfindahl-Hirschman Index

A measure of market concentration that is used to determine the level of competition within an industry.