Cardiovascular System Career Specialties — Unit test
Question 2 • Anatomy & Physiology B
Magali’s doctor tells her the decongestant she has been taking for her cold has affected her blood pressure. What explains the relationship between this type of medicine and hypertension?
Answer
A
A decongestant causes blood vessels to narrow, increasing blood pressure.
B
A decongestant causes blood vessels to expand, decreasing blood pressure.
C
A decongestant causes blood to become thinner, decreasing blood pressure.
D
A decongestant causes blood to become thicker, increasing blood pressure.