A drug that stimulates Beta1-receptors is called a/an

a. sympathomimetic.
b. adrenergic agonist
c. adrenergic antagonist
d. sympatholytic.
e. cholinergic.
f. anticholinergic.


a, b. A drug that stimulates ß1-adrenergic receptors activates the sympathetic nervous system and thus is called sympathomimetic or adrenergic agonist.

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