Fundamentals of Anatomy & Physiology (11th Edition)
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ISBN: 9780134477336
Author: Martini
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 16, Problem 7CP
Summary Introduction
To determine:
Role of medication in decreasing the high blood pressure condition.
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Beta receptors are the receptors on the cells that responds when they come in contact with epinephrine or nor epinephrine. They also controls the heartbeat and processes like vasoconstriction and vasodilatation and other important functions that regulate the flow of the blood.
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