What Does the Myogenic Response Refer to

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Multiple Choice

What does the myogenic response refer to

• A)vascular smooth muscle's tendency to constrict when blood flow increases
• B)vascular smooth muscle's tendency to relax when blood flow increases
• C)vascular smooth muscle's tendency to constrict when stretched
• D)vascular smooth muscle's tendency to dilate when stretched

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