A certain drug decreases heart rate by producing hyperpolarization in the pacemaker cells of the heart. This drug probably binds to

A) muscarinic receptors.
B) alpha adrenergic receptors.
C) beta receptors.
D) nicotinic receptors.


A) muscarinic receptors.

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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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