Burt is taking an alpha blocker to treat his benign prostatic hyperplasia. How will the alpha blocker act?

A) By killing abnormal prostate cells and preventing further prostate growth
B) By causing prostatic atrophy
C) By relaxing smooth muscles in the bladder neck and prostate, improving urinary flow
D) By decreasing the rate of prostatic growth


C

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