Which of the Following Statements Are True of the Reflex

question 51

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements are true of the reflex arc for heart rate and blood pressure? (Read carefully and select all of the correct statements.)

• A)A drop in blood pressure is the stimulus to increase heart rate.
• B)The receptors for this reflex are pressoreceptors located in the femoral artery.
• C)The central nervous system (CNS)center for this reflex is in the spinal cord.
• D)The effector of this reflex is the myocardium.

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