Which Term Describes Initial Vasoconstriction and Later Vasodilation That Occurs

question 15

Multiple Choice

Which term describes initial vasoconstriction and later vasodilation that occurs during cold application?

• A) Barometric pressure
• B) Hydrostatic pressure
• C) Hunting response
• D) Inflammatory response

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Definitions:

Milliseconds

A unit of time equal to one thousandth of a second, often used in measuring reaction times or intervals in various scientific and technical contexts.

Millivolts

A unit of electric potential equal to one thousandth of a volt, commonly used to measure electrical potential differences.

Action Potential

A temporary reversal of the electric membrane potential of a cell, especially nerve cells, allowing for the transmission of nerve impulses.

Resting Potential

The electrical potential of a neuron when it is not active, representing the difference in charge between the inside and outside of the cell.