Which β-Adrenergic Blocking Agent Has Partial Agonist Activity and Causes

question 74

Multiple Choice

Which β-adrenergic blocking agent has partial agonist activity and causes some b-stimulation while blocking catecholamine action?

• A) Atenolol
• B) Acebutolol
• C) Metoprolol
• D) Carvedilol

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Definitions:

Sensation and Perception

The stages of processing and interpreting sensory information from the environment, starting with raw sensory input and ending with the perception of meaningful objects and events.

Objective and Empirical

Refers to information or research that is based on observable, measurable evidence rather than on subjective opinion or theory.

Functionalism

A philosophical and psychological approach that considers mental life and behavior in terms of active adaptation to the person's environment.

Taste Sensations

The sensory experience produced when a substance in the mouth reacts chemically with taste receptor cells located on taste buds.