The definition of an adrenergic blocker is “A drug that

a.  mimics the action of the sympathetic nervous system.”
b.  blocks the action of the sympathetic nervous system.”
c.  mimics the action of the parasympathetic nervous system.”
d.  blocks the action of the parasympathetic nervous system.”


b.  blocks the action of the sympathetic nervous system.”

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