When Smooth Muscles in the Walls of the Arteries Are

question 70

Multiple Choice

When smooth muscles in the walls of the arteries are stimulated to contract,

• A)peripheral resistance decreases.
• B)viscosity increases.
• C)blood pressure decreases.
• D)blood pressure increases.

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