The Effects of Epinephrine on Vascular Resistance Are Dependent Upon

question 24

Multiple Choice

The effects of epinephrine on vascular resistance are dependent upon which of the following?

• A)relative distribution of alpha and beta receptors
• B)relative distribution of nicotinic and muscarinic receptors
• C)direction of change in mean arterial pressure
• D)concentration of local metabolites
• E)specific baroreceptor activated (low or high pressure)

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