Brad Suffers from Anxiety Attacks During Which He Hyperventilates and Occasionally

question 33

Multiple Choice

Brad suffers from anxiety attacks during which he hyperventilates and occasionally passes out. Why would he faint?

• A) Elevated blood P _CO2 causes vasodilation of cerebral arterioles, leading to enhanced blood supply to areas of the brain.
• B) Decreased blood P _CO2 causes vasoconstriction of cerebral arterioles, leading to reduced blood supply to areas of the brain.
• C) Increased P _O2 of blood causes vasoconstriction of cerebral arterioles, leading to reduced blood supply to areas of the brain.
• D) Decreased P _O2 of blood causes vasodilation of cerebral arterioles, leading to enhanced blood supply to areas of the brain.

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