Hydrostatic pressure increases as the depth of immersion increases. Which of the following physiologic changes also will result from an increase in the hydrostatic pressure?

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Increased hydrostatic pressure from immersion leads to increased venous return, which in turn increases cardiac output and triggers the baroreceptor reflex, resulting in a decreased heart rate.

Hydrostatic Pressure Increases as the Depth of Immersion Increases