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

question 89

Multiple Choice

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

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

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