At a Capillary Bed, a Vasoconstrictor

question 62

Multiple Choice

At a capillary bed, a vasoconstrictor

• A) constricts local arterioles, thereby increasing pressure and increasing local blood flow.
• B) stimulates precapillary sphincters and decreases local blood flow.
• C) dilates local arterioles, thereby increasing pressure and increasing local blood flow.
• D) inhibits precapillary sphincters to relax and decreases local blood flow.
• E) constricts precapillary sphincters and thereby increases local blood flow.

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Definitions:

Amygdala

A set of neurons located deep in the brain's medial temporal lobe, involved in processing emotions such as fear and pleasure.

Mesolimbic Dopamine

Refers to the dopaminergic pathway in the brain that is primarily involved in the reward and pleasure centers, playing a key role in motivation and reward-seeking behaviors.

Organism Motivation

The internal and external stimuli that drive an organism to take action or exhibit behaviors towards achieving a particular goal.

Function of Emotions

The role emotions play in influencing how individuals interact with the world, including decision-making and social relationships.