Which one of the following would most likely cause a patient to have a simple episode of syncope (fainting)?

A) Increase in systemic vascular resistance
B) Parasympathetic stimulation
C) Activation of the sympathetic nervous system
D) Sudden release of norepinephrine


B

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A) It decreases. B) It increases. C) It turns completely off. D) It remains the same.

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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