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What does administering Beta-Blocking medication do?

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What does administering Beta-Blocking medication do?

It targets adrenergic neurotransmission to Beta receptors
It targets cholinergic neurotransmission to decrease blood pressure
It acts principally upon Beta 2 and Alpha 1 receptors
It exposes the Beta 1 receptors to enhance neurotransmission

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A: “Beta-blockers” block beta-1 receptors. These receptors are “adrenergic” as they bind adrenaline (& noradrenaline). Blocking them diminishes neurotransmission.

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