Which of the Following Would Be the Response of the Body

question 33

Multiple Choice

Which of the following would be the response of the body to decreased frequency of action potentials arising from the baroreceptors?

• A) increased blood pressure
• B) increased parasympathetic stimulation
• C) decreased heart rate
• D) decreased stroke volume
• E) decreased cardiac output

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Definitions:

Nasogastric Tube

A medical tube that is inserted through the nose down into the stomach, used for feeding, medication administration, or gastric decompression.

Xiphoid Process

A small cartilaginous extension of the lower part of the sternum, which can be felt as a small bump on the chest.

Earlobe

The lower part of the external ear that is composed of soft skin and a small amount of fatty tissue, often the site for ear piercings.

Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy

A medical procedure that involves inserting a tube through the abdomen into the stomach to provide nutrition.