Which of the Following Would NOT Increase Mean Arterial Pressure

question 37

Multiple Choice

Which of the following would NOT increase mean arterial pressure?

• A) decreased parasympathetic activity effects on the heart
• B) decreased parasympathetic activity effects on the arterioles
• C) increased sympathetic activity to the heart
• D) increased levels of epinephrine in the blood
• E) increased sympathetic activity to the veins

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Definitions:

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