When the Blood Pressure of a Vessel Drops Below the Critical

question 118

Multiple Choice

When the blood pressure of a vessel drops below the critical closing pressure for that vessel,

• A) there is hypertension.
• B) there is an increase in blood flow.
• C) there is an increase in peripheral resistance.
• D) the vessel collapses.
• E) the vessel expands.

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