A drug that blocks L-type calcium channels in vascular smooth muscle to cause vasodilation belongs to which class?
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Correct answer: Calcium channel blockers
Calcium channel blockers inhibit voltage-gated L-type calcium channels in vascular smooth muscle, preventing calcium influx and causing vasodilation.
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