Digital (finger press) pressure is exerted over the carotid sinus.You expect
A) the sympathetics to fire, thereby increasing blood pressure.
B) that the medulla oblongata will interpret the signal as high blood pressure and therefore fire the vagus nerve.
C) no effect, because the baroreceptors are "crushed."
D) reflex tachycardia.
Correct Answer:
Verified
Q47: A patient has a heart rate of
Q48: Which of the following is not true
Q51: Systemic vascular resistance and afterload decrease when
Q52: While "taking" a blood pressure,you record the
Q53: An agent that is described as a
Q55: The skeletal muscle pump,respiratory pump,and venoconstriction
A) pump
Q57: Which of the following is not true
Q57: Baroreceptors
A) are found in all arterioles and
Q59: If capillary pore size increases,as in severe
Q61: An intense vagal discharge is most apt
Unlock this Answer For Free Now!
View this answer and more for free by performing one of the following actions
Scan the QR code to install the App and get 2 free unlocks
Unlock quizzes for free by uploading documents