Synopsis. Gregor Mendel, known as the father of modern genetics, was born in Austria in 1822. A monk, Mendel discovered the basic principles of heredity through experiments in his monastery's garden.
What is Tenormin? Tenormin (atenolol) is a beta-blocker that affects the heart and circulation (blood flow through arteries and veins). Tenormin is used to treat angina (chest pain) and hypertension (high blood pressure). Tenormin is also used to lower the risk of death after a heart attack.
A: Tenormin (atenolol) is a medication called a beta blocker that is used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure), angina (chest pain), to improve survival after a heart attack, and irregular heartbeat.: Atenolol belongs to a class of drugs called beta blockers that affect the heart and circulation (blood flow through arteries and veins). It is used to treat angina (chest pain), hypertension (high blood pressure), and to treat or prevent heart attack. Atenolol is a synthetic or man-made medication.