What Might Trigger Spasms of the Smooth Muscle in a Blood

question 54

Multiple Choice

What might trigger spasms of the smooth muscle in a blood vessel wall?

• A) Injury to blood vessel
• B) Parasympathetic stimulation
• C) Formation of a blood clot within vessel
• D) Deficiency of plasma globulins

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