Multiple Choice
What is peripheral resistance?
A) Any property of the peripheral vascular system or blood that increases friction.
B) Forces outside the vascular system that interfere with circulation, such as edema, excess weight, constrictive clothing, or conditions that impair leg mobility.
C) Areas of the peripheral vascular system damaged because of age-related conditions such as stiffening of the arteries or plaque buildup that causes friction and hinders the blood flow.
D) Peripheral vasoconstriction caused by abnormal release of hormones such as angiotensin I and II, epinephrine, rennin, aldosterone, and others.
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