Baron von Quacko, famous tag-team heavyweight wrestler, has a famous "sleeper hold" that he uses on opponents. Using only a single digit on each hand, he presses on his opponent's neck (while he has them in a full nelson) until his opponent passes out. What are the structures on which he is pressing, and what is the effect?

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DBaron von Quacko's "sleeper hold" likely targets the carotid sinus, where baroreceptors are located, leading to peripheral vasodilation and decreased heart rate when stimulated. Additionally, pressing on the vertebral arteries could stop blood flow to the brain, causing the opponent to pass out.

Baron Von Quacko, Famous Tag-Team Heavyweight Wrestler, Has a Famous