Central, or Extrinsic, Control of the Cardiovascular System Occurs Through

question 34

Multiple Choice

Central, or extrinsic, control of the cardiovascular system occurs through the action of which of the following?
I.autonomic nervous system
II.circulating humoral agents
III.local metabolites

• A)I, II, and III
• B)II and III
• C)III
• D)I and II

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