Which Statement Is Not True About Baroreceptors

question 13

Multiple Choice

Which statement is not true about baroreceptors?

• A) can induce a reflex tachycardia
• B) located in the carotid sinus and aortic arch
• C) activated by hypoxemia
• D) activated by a hemorrhage-induced decline in blood pressure

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Definitions:

Elasticity

The ability of a material or tissue to resume its normal shape after being stretched or compressed.

Skin

Outer covering of the body; can be called the integumentary system because it contains organs such as sense organs.

Foramen Ovale

An opening in the septum between the two atria of the heart in a fetus, which normally closes soon after birth.

Fetal Circulation

The circulatory system in a fetus that includes special structures like the umbilical cord, ductus arteriosus, and foramen ovale, facilitating the exchange of oxygen and nutrients between the fetus and mother.