If the aortic baroreceptor senses an increased stretch of the aorta, how will the nervous system respond?
A) Sympathetic signals will be sent to increase heart rate.
B) Parasympathetic signals will be sent to decrease heart rate.
C) Parasympathetic signals will be sent to increase heart rate.
D) Sympathetic signals will be sent to decrease heart rate.

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When the aortic baroreceptor senses an increased stretch, indicating high blood pressure, the nervous system responds by increasing parasympathetic signaling to decrease heart rate, helping to lower blood pressure.

If the Aortic Baroreceptor Senses an Increased Stretch of the Aorta