Which of the following is NOT an example of autoregulation?

A. Control of blood vessel diameter by the vasomotor centre in the medulla oblongata

B. Vasodilation in the leg muscles during a 10 km run

C. Increased blood supply to an area of inflamed tissue

D. Rebound increase in blood supply to an organ following a period of hypoxia

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A. Control of blood vessel diameter by the vasomotor centre in the medulla oblongata

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