The Body Will Compensate for a Decrease in Cardiac Output

question 31

Multiple Choice

The body will compensate for a decrease in cardiac output by:

• A) increasing systemic vascular resistance.
• B) increasing the respiratory rate.
• C) dilating to arteries, veins, and capillaries.
• D) decreasing the heart rate.

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