Physiologic Disturbances That Decrease the Blood Supply to the Brain

question 7

Multiple Choice

Physiologic disturbances that decrease the blood supply to the brain include:

• A)constriction of the peripheral arterioles
• B)an increase in cardiac output
• C)failure of normal peripheral vasoconstrictor activity
• D)dilation of cerebral vessels as carbon dioxide is lost through hyperventilation

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