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29. Which of the following statements is FALSE in regards to the Frank-Starling effect?
a) The underlying mechanism is due to altered Ca2+ sensitivity after muscle stretch occurs.
b) Cardiomyocytes are shorter than their optimal length.
c) Increasing end diastolic volume leads to a more forceful contraction of the ventricle, leading
to an increase in stroke volume.
d) All of the above are TRUE.
30. Which of the following statements is TRUE?
a) Metabolic state of a tissue is more important than autoregulation.
b) A damaged tunica intima leads to a release of adenosine, leading to vasodilation.
c) Hypoxic cells release nitric oxide to cause vasodilation.
d) Both a and c.
31. Vasomotor tone suggests that
a) Arterioles are always slightly constricted.
b) Sympathetic stimulation and parasympathetic stimulation cancel each other out under
resting conditions.
c) Metabolic activity is an intrinsic factor.
d) None of the above are correct.