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Which of the following is not a response to exercise-induced vasodilation?
  1. Decreased systolic pressure
  2. Stable or decreased diastolic pressure
  3. Increased pumping capacity of the heart
  4. Decreased total peripheral resistance
Explanation
Answer: A - All these are responses to exercise-induced vasodilation except a decrease in systolic pressure. Systolic pressure will actually increase, sometimes significantly enough to rise to over 200 mm Hg during maximal effort.
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