Stimulation of barorceptor leads to ________________?
Correct answer: A. Decreased B.P , decreased heart rate
- A. Decreased B.P , decreased heart rate
- B. Increased blood pressure, increased heart rate
- C. Increased B.P, decreased heart rate
- D. Decreased B.P, increased heart rateTry Prep Courses
Explanation
Baroreceptor stimulation increases vagal activity and reduces sympathetic activity, slowing the heart and causing vasodilation. The resulting fall in heart rate and vascular resistance lowers blood pressure.
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