Vasoconstriction

question 3

Multiple Choice

Vasoconstriction

• A) refers to a decrease in the radius of a vessel.
• B) of an arteriole decreases blood flow through that vessel.
• C) of an arteriole is controlled by the parasympathetic system
• D) both (a) and (b) above.
• E) all of these answers.

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