Which of the Following Statements Concerning Control of Blood Flow

question 60

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements concerning control of blood flow through arterioles is TRUE?

• A)Beta-adrenergic receptors are more abundant on most arteriolar smooth muscle than are alpha-adrenergic receptors.
• B)Binding of epinephrine to alpha-adrenergic receptors causes vasodilation.
• C)Increased stimulation of vascular smooth muscle by the parasympathetic nervous system causes increased vasoconstriction.
• D)If the arterial blood pressure to an organ suddenly decreases,arterioles in the organ will dilate in response.
• E)Body-wide constriction of arterioles results in a decrease in the total peripheral resistance (TPR).

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