Analyze the major adrenergic effects of the adrenergic neuronal blockers, and select the main drug effect that the adrenergic neuronal blockers have on the adrenergic nerve endings.
A. Decrease in all sympathetic activity
B. Decrease in the basal metabolic rate
C. Increase in the production and release of epinephrine
D. Increase in blood pressure
Answer: A
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