Exercise increases catecholamine release. Stimulation of ?-adrenergic receptors specifically leads to:

A. increased insulin secretion
B. vasodilation of skeletal muscle arterioles
C. vasoconstriction of splanchnic arterioles
D. vasodilation of veins and lymphatics
E. a positive inotropic effect on cardiac function


ANS: C

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