Atenolol is a selective β1-adrenoceptor antagonist while pindolol is a non-selective β-adrenoceptor antagonist. Select the correct statement(s) below.

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Atenolol is a selective β1-adrenoceptor antagonist while pindolol is a non-selective β-adrenoceptor antagonist.  Select the correct statement(s) below.

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At equipotent doses, atenolol and pindolol block the β1-adrenoceptor to the same magnitude.

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At equipotent doses, greater β2-adrenoceptor blockade is achieved with pindolol compared to atenolol.

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Atenolol is unable to block the β2-adrenoceptor subtype.

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At equipotent doses, greater β1-adrenoceptor blockade is achieved with atenolol compared to pindolol.

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