The adverse effects of phenothiazine antipsychotics arise due to the:
A. stimulation of cholinergic and histamine receptors.
B. blocking of gamma-aminobutyric acid receptors.
C. blocking of cholinergic and histamine receptors.
D. stimulation of D2 and histamine receptors.
Answer: C
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