List the factors that influence arteriolar resistance, and give an example of each.

What will be an ideal response?


1. Sympathetic reflexes. Example: temperature regulation.
2. Local control of arteriolar resistance matches tissue blood flow to the metabolic needs of the tissue–Example:
paracrines that respond to low oxygen, high carbon dioxide.
3. Hormones such as those that regulate salt and water excretion by the kidney.

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