2.9.1.10: Antagonists

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    A medication that is considered an antagonist binds to receptor sites either in or on the cells and stops the cell from producing a response. The human heart has beta receptors in its cells that respond to the sympathetic nervous system by increasing heart rate and blood pressure. A beta blocker medication blocks the beta receptors that are sensitive to adrenaline. Beta blockers are considered antihypertensive medications (Alhayek & Preuss, 2022).

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