Autoregulation is defined as the intrinsic ability of an organ to maintain a constant blood flow despite changes in perfusion pressure. Which of the following best describes this process during hypovolemia and hypotension?
a. Sympathetic system’s release cathecolamines to increase contractility and restore tissue perfussion
b. Nephron secrete vasodilatory substance to decrease renal perfussion
c. Autonomic dysregulation produce peripheral vasodilation and ischemia
d. None of the statements apply?
Ans: a. Sympathetic system’s release cathecolamines to increase contractility and restore tissue perfussion
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