Asked by
Melia Martin
on Oct 16, 2024
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All of the following statements about epinephrine are true except:
A) It elevates the systolic blood pressure.
B) It decreases the heart rate and cardiac output.
C) It dilates the bronchial tubes.
D) It dilates the pupils.
Epinephrine
A hormone and neurotransmitter also known as adrenaline, involved in the body's fight-or-flight response, increasing heart rate, and dilating airways.
Systolic Blood Pressure
The pressure in the arteries when the heart beats and fills them with blood.
Cardiac Output
The volume of blood pumped by the heart per minute.
- Master the understanding of the role different hormones play in human body physiology.
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Learning Objectives
- Master the understanding of the role different hormones play in human body physiology.