During times of decreased perfusion, the autonomic nervous system:

A. causes vasodilation to increase venous capacitance.
B. redirects blood to the most vital organs of the body.
C. decreases the heart rate so as to decrease oxygen demand.
D. diverts all available blood flow to the kidneys.

Answer: B. redirects blood to the most vital organs of the body.

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