The Vasomotor Center

question 88

Multiple Choice

The vasomotor center

• A) regulates the expansion of elastic arteries.
• B) controls the contraction and relaxation of precapillary sphincter muscles.
• C) increases the strength of heart muscle contraction under low O₂ conditions.
• D) sends low frequency action potentials to blood vessels to maintain tone.

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