When peripheral vascular resistance is increased:

A. afterload increases and stroke volume decreases.
B. blood return to the heart and cardiac output both increase.
C. systolic blood pressure decreases and cardiac output increases.
D. arterial blood pressure decreases and stroke volume increases.


Answer: A. afterload increases and stroke volume decreases.

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