What Is the Primary Function of the Vasomotor Center of the Medulla

question 50

Multiple Choice

What is the primary function of the vasomotor center of the medulla oblongata?

• A) increases cardiac output through sympathetic innervation
• B) reduces cardiac output through parasympathetic innervation
• C) monitors the chemical composition of blood
• D) monitors the degree of stretch in the walls of expandable organs
• E) controls the diameters of arterioles through sympathetic innervation

---

Definitions:

Specialization

A production strategy where individuals, regions, or nations focus on the production of a limited scope of goods or services to gain greater efficiency and productivity.

Economies of Scale

Economies of Scale describe the cost advantages that a business can achieve due to expansion, leading to a lower cost per unit of output.

Long-run Average Total Costs

The per-unit production cost when all factors of production are variable and optimized for scale.

Long-run Average Total Cost

The per-unit cost of production when all inputs, including those typically fixed, can be varied, showing economies of scale if downward sloping.