Unit IV (14-24) - The circulation

Question 1

What is the effect of vasodilation on peripheral vascular resistance?

Answer 1

Decreased peripheral vascular resistance

Question 2

Increase in which of the following most likely stimulates growth of vessels in a solid tumor? 
A. Plasma glucose concentration
B. Growth hormone
C. Vascular endothelial growth factor
D. Tissue oxygen concentration

Answer 2

C. VEGF

Ch. 17 p.209-210