Beta-blockers are used to treat cardiovascular disorders because they are antagonists at beta-adrenergic receptors. Within the cell this activity will be seen as? A) Increased signaling via the G; protein B) Increased protein kinase A activity C) Decreased phospholipase C activity D) Decreased cAMP levels

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Beta-blockers are used to treat cardiovascular disorders because they are
antagonists at beta-adrenergic receptors. Within the cell this activity will be seen as?
OA) Increased signaling via the G₁ protein
B) Increased protein kinase A activity
Decreased phospholipase C activity
D) Decreased cAMP levels
E) Increased inositol 1,4,5-trisphosphate levels
Transcribed Image Text:Beta-blockers are used to treat cardiovascular disorders because they are antagonists at beta-adrenergic receptors. Within the cell this activity will be seen as? OA) Increased signaling via the G₁ protein B) Increased protein kinase A activity Decreased phospholipase C activity D) Decreased cAMP levels E) Increased inositol 1,4,5-trisphosphate levels
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Beta blockers are used as medications that reduce blood pressure.

These compounds can prevent abnormal heart rhythms, and are capable of protecting the heart from consecutive heart attacks. 

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