Mr. Martin is suffering from a condition known as ventricular tachycardia, in which his heart beats too quickly. Would an alpha-blocker or a beta-blocker help alleviate his problem? Why?


You would want to use a beta-blocker, because the stimulation of beta-1 receptors increases heart rate. By blocking these receptors, parasympathetic influence will predominate and the heart will slow down.

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Which of the following is the common color of a drug container?

a. amber c. purple b. beige d. mauve

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What does label C represent?


A) disulfide bond
B) variable segment
C) light chain
D) heavy chain
E) constant segments of light and heavy chains

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Compare and contrast the three types of muscle tissue. List three similarities and three differences among them

What will be an ideal response?

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