Which Nervous System Promotes Increased Peripheral Resistance and Increased Blood

question 89

Multiple Choice

Which nervous system promotes increased peripheral resistance and increased blood pressure through the vasoconstriction of systemic arterioles?

• A) somatic nervous system
• B) sensory nervous system
• C) parasympathetic nervous system
• D) sympathetic nervous system

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