Multiple Choice
Which of the following does NOT contribute to venous blood pressure?
A) increased abdominal pressure during breathing
B) skeletal muscle activity
C) constriction of smooth muscle around veins by the sympathetic nervous system
D) venous anastomoses
Correct Answer:
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