In Response to a Significant Drop in Blood Pressure, ____

question 50

Multiple Choice

In response to a significant drop in blood pressure, ____ is produced, which quickly raises blood pressure by constricting many arterioles.

• A) atrial natriuretic factor
• B) renin
• C) aldosterone
• D) antidiuretic hormone
• E) angiotensin

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Definitions:

Blood Pressure

The pressure of the circulating blood against the walls of blood vessels, often measured for diagnosis since it is closely related to the force and rate of the heartbeat and the diameter and elasticity of the arterial walls.

Layoff

The temporary or permanent suspension or termination of employees from their job due to economic downturns, restructuring, or other organizational changes.

Negative Consequences

Outcomes that are considered undesirable or harmful, resulting from an action or decision.

Stress-Coping Skills

Stress-Coping Skills are strategies that individuals use to manage or mitigate the effects of stress in their lives.