Which of the Following Statements About the Control of Circulation

question 54

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about the control of circulation in humans is false?

• A) Sympathetic nerve input to skeletal muscle causes the blood vessels in the muscle to dilate.
• B) Blood flow can be regulated by autonomic nerve signals emanating from cardiovascular control centers in the medulla of the brain.
• C) Carotid artery chemoreceptors detect low O₂ levels in the blood and promote increased blood pressure.
• D) Hormones such as angiotensin and vasopressin cause venules to constrict.
• E) Autoregulatory mechanisms can cause constriction or dilation of arterioles.

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