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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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