What is the body’s initial physical response to a stress, which could result in syncope?

a. Constriction of the vascular bed causes large amounts of blood to be pumped to the muscles of the arms and legs.
b. Dilation of the vascular bed causes large amounts of blood to be pumped to the muscles of the arms and legs.
c. Constriction of the vascular bed causes large amounts of blood to be pumped to the brain.
d. Dilation of the vascular bed causes large amounts of blood to be pumped to the brain.


b. Dilation of the vascular bed causes large amounts of blood to be pumped to the muscles of the arms and legs.

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