A 60-year-old patient with a history of hypertension undergoes a sudden increase in blood pressure. Which mechanism would be most effective in reducing peripheral resistance?
Q1. A 60-year-old patient with a history of hypertension undergoes a sudden increase in blood pressure. Which mechanism would be most effective in reducing peripheral resistance?
Answer: Nitric oxide release
Explanation: Nitric oxide causes vasodilation and reduces peripheral resistance, which lowers blood pressure.