Which of These Statements Does NOT Apply to Blood Pressure

question 185

Multiple Choice

Which of these statements does NOT apply to blood pressure

• A)It is maximal during ventricular systole.
• B)It decreases farther away from the heart.
• C)It increases with increasing resistance.
• D)It can be increased by direct parasympathetic activity.

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