Question

Beta-blockers increase blood flow to the kidneys.

(a) True

(b) False

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Answer 1

Right answer is (a) True

To explain: Action of Beta-Blockers are blocked vasoconstriction, decrease heart rate, and decrease cardiac muscle contraction. It also tends to increase blood flow to the kidneys leading to a decrease in the release of renin. Beta blockers are Beta-adrenergic receptor blockers – they block the action of Adrenalin and Noradrenaline (SNS stimulants), which are involved in “Fight-or-flight’ response.