This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Cardiovascular system, Subject name: Pharmacology
Antihypeensive may act by blocking all of the following except 
Select and explain. 
A. Alpha adrenoceptors, B. ATP dependent potassium channels, C. Nor adrenaline release, D. Beta adrenoceptors
B: ATP dependent potassium channels
Answer: B: ATP dependent potassium channels 
Explanation: Refer kDT 7/e p 558 Antihypeensives are a class of drugs that are used to treat hypeension (high blood pressure). Antihypeensive therapy seeks to prevent the complications of high blood pressure, such as stroke and myocardial infarction.