The vascular function curve is traditionally plotted as flow on the ordinate against the right atrial pressure on the abscissa. In this case, decreasing the TPR
A) Decreases the X-intercept
B) Increases the X-intercept
C) Decreases the slope
D) Increases the slope
E) Both A and C are true

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Decreasing the total peripheral resistance (TPR) increases the slope of the vascular function curve, as it allows for greater blood flow at any given right atrial pressure.

The Vascular Function Curve Is Traditionally Plotted as Flow on the Ordinate