Body Fluids And Circulation Question 4

Question: Blood pressure increases and heart rate decreases in response to:

Options:

A) Exercise

B) Haemorrage

C) Exposure to high altitude

D) Increased intracranial pressure

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Answer:

Correct Answer: D

Solution:

[d] With the increase in intra-cranial pressure, the cerebral blood flow is reduced.

This increased pressure also stimulates the vasomotor centre and increases systemic blood pressure.