What effects does hyperventilation have on cerebral circulation and intracranial pressure?

(A) More pronounced decrease in circulation than decrease in intracrainal pressure
(B) Vasoconstriction and increased intracranial pressure
(C) Vasodilation and decreased intracranial pressure
(D) Little or no effect on cerebral circulation or intracranial pressure


Answer: (A) More pronounced decrease in circulation than decrease in intracrainal pressure

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