Which process primarily causes increased blood pressure after administration of vasoconstrictors?

💡 Explanation

In vasoconstriction, vessels narrow systemically raising resistance. Because blood volume and cardiac output are constant, blood pressure rises due to Ohm's Law. Therefore increased systemic vascular resistance is why vasoconstrictors elevate pressure rather than vasodilation and decreased resistance.

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