Venous Return Is Increased by All of the Following EXCEPT

question 22

Multiple Choice

Venous return is increased by all of the following EXCEPT

• A)exhalation.
• B)the skeletal muscle pump.
• C)hypertension.
• D)sympathetic stimulation of the veins.

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Definitions:

Convergent Boundary

A tectonic plate boundary where two plates move toward one another, often resulting in mountain building, earthquakes, and volcanic activity.

Volcanism

The geological process through which magma and associated gases and ashes are expelled onto the Earth's surface or into the atmosphere.

Sinkholes

Natural depressions or holes in the Earth's surface caused by the removal of soil and bedrock, often due to water erosion.

Methane Gas

A colorless, odorless flammable gas that is a major component of natural gas, potent greenhouse gas contributing to global warming.