Select the correct relationship between peripheral resistance and blood pressure.
A) Peripheral resistance has no effect on blood pressure.
B) As peripheral resistance increases, blood pressure decreases.
C) As peripheral resistance increases, blood pressure increases.
D) As peripheral resistance decreases, blood pressure increases.
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