A decrease in the autonomic tone of the smooth muscle in blood vessels would result in
a) A decrease in vessel diameter.
b) A decrease in blood flow through the vessel.
c) No change in vessel diameter.
d) Increased frequency of muscle contractions.
e) An increase in vessel diameter.
Answer: b) A decrease in blood flow through the vessel.
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