Which of the following is not true of the effects of various factors on blood pressure?

A. An increase in vasoconstriction of blood vessels increases blood pressure.
B. An increase in blood volume increases blood pressure.
C. An increase in cardiac output increases blood pressure.
D. An increase in peripheral resistance decreases blood pressure.
E. All of these are true of the effects of various factors on the blood pressure.


Answer: D

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