Asked by Madonna Merkling on May 04, 2024
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Which of the following is NOT involved in short-term regulation of blood pressure?
A) Baroreceptor reflex
B) Adrenal medullary mechanism
C) Alteration in blood volume
D) Chemoreceptor mechanism
Chemoreceptor Mechanism
The chemoreceptor mechanism is a physiological process involving receptors that detect changes in chemical concentrations, such as oxygen and carbon dioxide levels, and mediate corresponding responses.
Adrenal Medullary
Pertaining to the inner region of the adrenal gland, which produces adrenaline and noradrenaline, hormones involved in the body's fight-or-flight response.
Blood Volume
The total volume of blood circulating within an individual's cardiovascular system, critical for adequate perfusion of tissues and organs.
- Identify factors involved in short-term and long-term regulation of blood pressure.
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Learning Objectives
- Identify factors involved in short-term and long-term regulation of blood pressure.
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