If Blood Flow Through the Afferent Arterioles Increases

question 41

Multiple Choice

If blood flow through the afferent arterioles increases,

• A) stretch reflexes trigger vasoconstriction to reduce the flow.
• B) the smooth muscle in the vessel walls stretches to accommodate the increased flow.
• C) the stretch triggers further relaxation of the arteriolar wall, lessening blood pressure.
• D) the smooth muscle in the vessel walls stretches to accommodate the increased flow and the stretch triggers further relaxation of the arteriolar wall, lessening blood pressure.

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