If precapillary sphincters relax, local blood flow in the capillary bed ________; if this occurs in several capillary beds at the same time, and no other circulatory changes occur, then systemic blood pressure ________.

A. increases; decreases
B. increases; increases
C. decreases; decreases
D. decreases; increases


Answer: A

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