Multiple Choice
Central chemoreceptors detect a decrease in pH in interstitial fluids in the brain.What is the response of the medulla to maintain delivery of oxygen to cells?
A) A feedback loop is initiated that indirectly increases parasympathetic activity which results in vasodilation and a decrease in blood pressure.
B) A feedback loop is initiated that indirectly increases sympathetic activity which results in vasoconstriction and a rise in blood pressure.
C) A feedback loop is initiated that indirectly decreases sympathetic activity which results in vasodilation and a decrease in blood pressure.
D) A feedback loop is initiated that indirectly increases parasympathetic activity which results in vasoconstriction and a rise in blood pressure.
Correct Answer:

Verified
Correct Answer:
Verified
Q26: Explain the influence of arterial blood pressure
Q27: What hormone is released to decrease blood
Q28: Describe the structure of the three tunics
Q29: Increased sympathetic activity leads to vasodilation and
Q30: Explain fluid movement when the net filtration
Q32: Determine the net filtration pressure (NFP)if capillary
Q33: What two factors determine the pressure gradient
Q34: Which of the following arteries gives rise
Q35: During exercise,our vessels constrict and vessel radius
Q36: Which division of the aorta gives rise