When Baroreceptors in the Aortic Arch and Internal Carotid Arteries

question 62

Multiple Choice

When baroreceptors in the aortic arch and internal carotid arteries are stretched,the cardiac center sends out _____ impulses to _____ heart rate.

• A) parasympathetic; increase
• B) parasympathetic; decrease
• C) sympathetic; increase
• D) sympathetic; decrease

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