In General, Autonomic Tone of Peripheral Blood Vessels Increases When

question 229

Multiple Choice

In general, autonomic tone of peripheral blood vessels increases when

• A) parasympathetic stimulation is decreased.
• B) sympathetic stimulation is increased.
• C) sympathetic stimulation is decreased.
• D) parasympathetic stimulation is increased.
• E) somatomotor stimulation is increased.

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Definitions:

Cytokines

Signaling proteins secreted by cells, playing a critical role in immune system responses and inflammation.

Pyrimidines

A class of nitrogenous organic compounds with a single six-member ring, found in nucleic acids (DNA and RNA).

Capsaicin

The active component in chili peppers that gives them their characteristic heat, used in topical ointments for pain relief.

Pain Sensations

The uncomfortable feelings or perceptions associated with actual or potential tissue damage.