Autoregulation of Tissue Blood Flow in Response to an Increase

question 3

Multiple Choice

Autoregulation of tissue blood flow in response to an increase in arterial pressure occurs as a result of which of the following?

• A)Decrease in vascular resistance
• B)Initial decrease in vascular wall tension
• C)Excess delivery of nutrients such as oxygen to the tissues
• D)Decrease in tissue metabolism

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