An Increase in Total Peripheral Resistance, in the Absence of Any

question 79

Multiple Choice

An increase in total peripheral resistance, in the absence of any change in cardiac output, would

• A) reduce the stretch on the aorta.
• B) reduce mean arterial pressure.
• C) decrease pulmonary venous pressure.
• D) elevate mean arterial pressure.
• E) decrease central venous pressure.

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