Which of the Following Does NOT Occur to Compensate for a Fall

question 24

Multiple Choice

Which of the following does NOT occur to compensate for a fall in blood pressure below normal?

• A) Cardiac output is increased.
• B) Total peripheral resistance is decreased.
• C) Heart rate is increased.
• D) Venous vasoconstriction occurs.

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Definitions:

Blood Pressure

The force exerted by circulating blood upon the walls of blood vessels, a critical vital sign that reflects the heart's function and the arterial blood vessels' condition.

ACTH

Adrenocorticotropic hormone, a hormone produced by the pituitary gland to stimulate the adrenal glands to release cortisol.

Growth Hormone

A protein-based hormone secreted by the pituitary gland that stimulates growth, cell reproduction, and regeneration in humans and other animals.

Dwarfism

A condition characterized by short stature, often resulting from genetic or medical conditions affecting bone growth.