A decrease in pressure within an arteriole will initiate a(n)

A) myogenic response.
B) cardiac and venous baroreceptor reflex.
C) arterial baroreceptor reflex.
D) active hyperemia.
E) sinus arrhythmia


Answer: A) myogenic response.

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