Which of the Following Statements Concerning Control of Blood Flow

question 26

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements concerning control of blood flow through arterioles is true?

• A)Beta-adrenergic receptors are more abundant on most arteriolar smooth muscle than are alpha-adrenergic receptors
• B)Binding of epinephrine to alpha-adrenergic receptors causes vasodilation
• C)Increased stimulation of vascular smooth muscle by the parasympathetic nervous system causes increased vasoconstriction
• D)If the arterial blood pressure to an organ suddenly decreases, arterioles in the organ will dilate in response
• E)All of the choices are true

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