Which Statement Is NOT True of Venous Return

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Multiple Choice

Which statement is NOT true of venous return?

• A)The respiratory pump increases venous return in the veins of the chest cavity.
• B)Walking increases venous return in the legs.
• C)The smooth muscle of veins enables them to constrict and increase venous return.
• D)If venous return decreases, cardiac output will increase to compensate.

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