Which of the following statements is true of angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs)?
A. The effect of using ARBs is similar to the effect of using the ACE inhibitors except that ARBs do not decrease pre- and afterload.
B. The effect of using ARBs is similar to the effect of using the ACE inhibitors except that ARBs do not increase cardiac output.
C. The effect of using ARBs is similar to the effect of using the ACE inhibitors except that ARBs do not increase bradykinin.
D. The effect of using ARBs is similar to the effect of using the ACE inhibitors except that ARBs only decrease preload and not afterload.
Answer: C
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