Which changes would not be expected to cause vasodilation in an arteriole?
A)decreases in carbon dioxide
B)increases in lactic acid
C)increases in potassium ion concentration
D)decreases in pH

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Decreases in carbon dioxide typically lead to vasoconstriction, not vasodilation, because lower CO2 levels cause the blood vessels to narrow, which is the opposite of vasodilation.

Which Changes Would Not Be Expected to Cause Vasodilation in an Arteriole