Which event will result to generalized vasoconstriction? a decrease in sympathetic nervous system firing a decrease in sympathetic nervous system firing a decrease in parasympathetic nervous system firing a decrease in parasympathetic nervous system firing an increase in parasympathetic nervous system firing an increase in parasympathetic nervous system firing an increase in sympathetic nervous system firing an increase in sympathetic nervous system firing an increase in blood pressure

Which event will result to generalized vasoconstriction? a decrease in sympathetic nervous system firing a decrease in sympathetic nervous system firing a decrease in parasympathetic nervous system firing a decrease in parasympathetic nervous system firing an increase in parasympathetic nervous system firing an increase in parasympathetic nervous system firing an increase in sympathetic nervous system firing an increase in sympathetic nervous system firing an increase in blood pressure

Human Physiology: From Cells to Systems (MindTap Course List)

9th Edition

ISBN:9781285866932

Author:Lauralee Sherwood

Publisher:Lauralee Sherwood

Chapter10: The Blood Vessels And Blood Pressure

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 12RE

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