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Amlodipine manages what?

a) constipation
b) hypertension
c) migraines
d) hypercholesterolemia

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Final answer:

Amlodipine manages hypertension by relaxing and widening blood vessels, lowering blood pressure. It is not used for constipation, migraines, or hypercholesterolemia. In the question about neurotransmitters, acetylcholine increases rather than decreases digestion.

Step-by-step explanation:

Amlodipine is a medication used to manage hypertension (high blood pressure). It is a type of calcium channel blocker that helps to relax and widen blood vessels, which in turn lowers blood pressure and improves blood flow. This action can reduce the risk of stroke and heart attack. Amlodipine is not typically used to treat constipation, migraines, or hypercholesterolemia directly. Therefore, the correct answer to the question is b) hypertension.

When answering the question about incorrect pairings, option c) acetylcholine decreases digestion is incorrect. Acetylcholine is a neurotransmitter that, when released, actually promotes digestion by increasing peristalsis in the digestive tract and stimulating the secretion of digestive enzymes. It does not decrease digestion.

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