An Inhaler Used to Treat Airway Constriction in Asthma or Allergy

question 56

Multiple Choice

An inhaler used to treat airway constriction in asthma or allergy might contain a drug that

• A) activates ?1 adrenergic receptors.
• B) activates ?2 adrenergic receptors.
• C) activates muscarinic cholinergic receptors.
• D) blocks ?2 adrenergic receptors.
• E) activates ?2 adrenergic receptors or activates muscarinic cholinergic receptors.

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