Which of These Regulatory Mechanisms Would Occur in Response to a Sudden

question 53

Multiple Choice

Which of these regulatory mechanisms would occur in response to a sudden increase in blood pressure?

• A) a decrease in vasomotor tone
• B) vasodilation of blood vessels
• C) decrease in peripheral resistance
• D) parasympathetic stimulation of the heart
• E) All of these responses would be expected.

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