The dihydropyridines block the following type of
calcium channels:
A. L-type voltage sensitive channels
B. T-type voltage sensitive channels
C. N-type voltage sensitive channels
D. Receptor operated calcium channels

1 Answer

Answer :

A. L-type voltage sensitive channels

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