A Tight Collar Might Trigger the Baroreceptor Reflex Because the

question 10

Multiple Choice

A tight collar might trigger the baroreceptor reflex because the

• A)carotid baroreceptors sense a change in the osmolarity of the blood flowing through the carotid arteries.
• B)carotid baroreceptors interpret the elevated carotid pressure as an elevation of blood pressure.
• C)tight collar occludes blood flow to the brain,causing cerebral artery spasms.
• D)tight collar impairs drainage of cerebral venous blood,causing cerebral edema.

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Definitions:

Basilar Membrane

A structure in the cochlea of the inner ear that plays a key role in the sense of hearing by supporting the hair cells that convert sound vibrations into electrical signals.

Receptor Potential

A type of graded potential that occurs in special sensory neurons, representing the transduction of sensory stimuli into electrical signals.

Taste Cells

Specialized cells within the taste buds that detect the chemical composition of food, leading to the sensation of taste.

Vestibular Projection Pathway

The network of neural pathways that transmit information from the vestibular system of the inner ear, involved in balance, to the brain.