This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Sympathetic System, Subject name: Pharmacology
Which of the following is the mechanism of action of methyl dopa? 
Select and explain. 
A. Blockade of beta-adrenergic receptors, B. Agonism of alpha 2 receptors, C. Blockade of alpha 2 receptors, D. Agonism of beta 2 receptors.
B: Agonism of alpha 2 receptors
Answer: B: Agonism of alpha 2 receptors 
Explanation: So, both the Methyl dopa & clonidine are used as Anti- hypeensive drugs. KEY POINTS ABOUT METHYL DOPA It's a prodrug DOC in pregnancy induced hypeension (but if both Labetalol and Methyl dopa are given in option mark Labetalol as the drug of choice S/E of Methyl Dopa - Hemolytic Anemia