Tom suffers from hypertension high blood pressure). Which of the following might help deal with his problem? A drug that
A) blocks alpha- 1 receptors in skin and skeletal muscle.
B) blocks alpha- 2 receptors in adipose tissue.
C) increases cAMP levels in cardiac muscle tissue.
D) blocks beta receptors in cardiac muscle tissue.
E) both A and D

Question

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Blocking alpha-1 receptors (A) can lead to vasodilation, reducing blood pressure. Blocking beta receptors in cardiac muscle (D) can decrease heart rate and contractility, also lowering blood pressure. Both actions can help manage hypertension.

Tom Suffers from Hypertension High Blood Pressure)