Which of the following would result in an increase in systemic blood pressure?

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Vasoconstriction causes an increase in systemic blood pressure by narrowing the blood vessels and increasing vascular resistance, requiring the heart to pump harder to maintain adequate blood flow. Hypovolemia (A) and decreased cardiac output (B) both result in a decrease in systemic blood pressure. Decreased vascular resistance (D) would also result in a decrease in systemic blood pressure.

Which of the Following Would Result in an Increase in Systemic