When the Baroreceptor Reflex Is Triggered by a Decline in Blood

question 95

Multiple Choice

When the baroreceptor reflex is triggered by a decline in blood pressure,

• A) sympathetic activity increases.
• B) cardiac output increases.
• C) peripheral resistance decreases.
• D) sympathetic activity increases and cardiac output increases.
• E) sympathetic activity increases, cardiac output increases, and peripheral resistance decreases.

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