What Does a Sudden Increase in Pressure Within the Carotid

question 84

Multiple Choice

What does a sudden increase in pressure within the carotid sinus lead to

• A)increased sympathetic nerve activity and increased parasympathetic nerve activity
• B)increased sympathetic nerve activity and decreased parasympathetic nerve activity
• C)decreased sympathetic nerve activity and increased parasympathetic nerve activity
• D)decreased sympathetic nerve activity and decreased parasympathetic nerve activity

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