In the cardiac and vascular function curves shown below, the solid curves represent the control state
The shift in these curves, illustrated by the dashed lines, is best explained by:
A. administration of positive inotropic agent
B. decrease in peripheral vascular resistance
C. infusion of isotonic saline
D. increase in peripheral vascular resistance
E. administration of a negative inotropic agent
ANS: D
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