Constriction of the smooth muscle of an arteriole will ______ blood pressure and ____ blood flow into an area.
A)increase;increase
B)increase;decrease
C)decrease;increase
D)decrease;decrease

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Constriction of the smooth muscle of an arteriole will increase resistance to blood flow, resulting in an increase in blood pressure. At the same time, the decrease in the diameter of the arteriole will limit the amount of blood flowing into the area downstream from the constriction, resulting in a decrease in blood flow.

Constriction of the Smooth Muscle of an Arteriole Will ______