An increase in the rate of action potentials from baroreceptors will trigger a reflex to
A)increase in heart rate.
B)decrease in heart rate.
C)decrease in blood pressure.
D)both decrease heart rate and decrease pressure.
E)both increase heart rate and increase pressure.

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An increase in action potentials from baroreceptors indicates high blood pressure, triggering a reflex to decrease heart rate and blood pressure to restore homeostasis.

An Increase in the Rate of Action Potentials from Baroreceptors