The Contractile Activity of Smooth Muscle Cells Within Which Type

question 49

Multiple Choice

The contractile activity of smooth muscle cells within which type of blood vessel is primarily involved in the control of the organ blood flow and mean arterial pressure?

• A) capillaries
• B) veins
• C) venules
• D) arterioles
• E) arteries

---

Definitions:

Statistical Analyses

The process of collecting, organizing, analyzing, interpreting, and presenting data to discover underlying patterns and trends.

Availability Heuristic

A shortcut in thinking that employs the quick-to-mind examples an individual has when considering a specific topic, concept, technique, or decision.

Avian Flu

An infectious type of influenza that spreads among birds, with certain strains capable of infecting humans.

Representativeness Heuristic

A mental shortcut that helps with making judgments by comparing information to our mental prototypes.