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Stimulation of baroreceptors results in_______________?

Correct answer: D. Decrease in blood pressure

  • A. Increase in heart rate
  • B. Decreased vagal discharge
  • C. Increased sympathetic discharge
  • D. Decrease in blood pressure

Explanation

Baroreceptor stimulation increases vagal activity and inhibits sympathetic activity, reducing heart rate, contractility and vascular resistance. The resulting effect is a fall in arterial blood pressure.

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