Which of the Following Is Occurring During Systole

question 117

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is occurring during systole?

• A) blood pressure increases
• B) pulse pressure decreases
• C) more stress is placed on arterial walls
• D) blood pressure increases and pulse pressure decreases
• E) blood pressure increases and more stress is placed on arterial walls

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Definitions:

Parasympathetic System

A branch of the autonomic nervous system responsible for conserving energy and controlling bodily functions during rest.

Blood Pressure

is the force exerted by circulating blood upon the walls of blood vessels, often measured for diagnosis since it is closely related to the heart's ability to pump blood.

Digestive Tract

The series of hollow organs joined in a long, twisting tube from the mouth to the anus where food is processed into nutrients.

Local Reflex

Reflex of the intramural plexus of the digestive tract that does not involve the brain or spinal cord.