Each of the following factors would increase peripheral resistance, except

Question

Each of the following factors would increase peripheral resistance, except

Group of answer choices

vasodilation.

increased sympathetic stimulation.

irregularities in the vessel walls caused by plaques.

elevated levels of epinephrine.

Answer 1

Each of the following factors would increase peripheral resistance, except

Vasodilation would decrease peripheral resistance, not increase it. Therefore, the correct answer is vasodilation.