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Coronary blood flow is usually predominantly controlled by_____________?

Correct answer: A. Auto regulation

  • A. Auto regulation
  • B. Hormones
  • C. Parasympathetic impulses
  • D. Sympathetic impulse

Explanation

Coronary blood flow is predominantly controlled by local metabolic autoregulation, particularly the effects of myocardial oxygen demand and metabolites such as adenosine. Autonomic and hormonal influences are secondary.

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