Asked by
Malia MacKenna
on Oct 22, 2024
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Which of the following does not decrease the blood pressure?
A) Loss of blood
B) Vasoconstriction
C) Vasodilation
D) Dehydration
E) Decreased cardiac output
Blood Pressure
The pressure of circulating blood on the walls of blood vessels, typically measured to assess heart health and cardiovascular function.
Vasodilation
The widening of blood vessels, which decreases blood pressure and increases blood flow to tissues.
Vasoconstriction
The constriction of the muscular wall of an artery to increase blood pressure.
- Understand the principles of blood pressure and the elements affecting it.
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Learning Objectives
- Understand the principles of blood pressure and the elements affecting it.