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Human Anatomy & Physiology (11th Edition)

11th Edition

ISBN:9780134580999

Author:Elaine N. Marieb, Katja N. Hoehn

Publisher:Elaine N. Marieb, Katja N. Hoehn

Chapter1: The Human Body: An Orientation

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 1RQ: The correct sequence of levels forming the structural hierarchy is A. (a) organ, organ system,...

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High blood pressure, often caused by constricted vessels, is called

a. Diabetes

b. Hypertension

c. Anemia

d. Delayed clotting

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Vasoconstriction is the narrowing of blood vessels, usually as a result of tightened blood vessel wall muscles that decrease the size of the vessel lumen

Cold temperatures normally cause the blood arteries that supply the skin to tighten or shrink. Vasoconstriction, the result of this reaction, slows blood flow to the skin, reducing heat loss from the warm blood and maintaining a normal intenal body temperature.

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