Following a small loss of blood, the arteries will:
A)dilate to supply tissues
B)constrict to prevent greater loss
C)constrict to maintain BP in capillaries
D)be unaffected

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Following a small loss of blood, the body's immediate response is to maintain blood pressure to ensure that tissues continue to receive an adequate supply of oxygen and nutrients. The arteries constrict to help maintain blood pressure in the capillaries, ensuring that vital organs and tissues continue to be perfused. This is a compensatory mechanism to counteract the decrease in blood volume.

Following a Small Loss of Blood, the Arteries Will