Blood Pressure May Be Reduced with the Use of an Agent

question 21

Multiple Choice

Blood pressure may be reduced with the use of an agent that enlarges the lumen of blood vessels, or a(n)

• A) venipuncture
• B) vaccine
• C) vasoconstrictor
• D) vasodilator

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