The short-term controls of blood pressure, mediated by the nervous system and bloodborne chemicals, primarily operate via all but which of the following?

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The short-term controls of blood pressure primarily operate via reflex arcs involving baroreceptors, chemoreceptors, and reflex arcs associated with vasomotor fibers. These mechanisms help to adjust blood pressure in response to changes in activity levels, body position, and other factors. Altering blood volume is a long-term control mechanism that helps to maintain blood pressure over time, but it is not a primary short-term control mechanism.

The Short-Term Controls of Blood Pressure, Mediated by the Nervous