The sensory nerves for the carotid and aortic receptors are the:
A)glossopharyngeal and vagus
B)vagus and accessory
C)accessory and facial
D)facial and glossopharyngeal

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The carotid and aortic receptors are located in the carotid sinuses and aortic arch respectively, and are responsible for regulating blood pressure. The glossopharyngeal nerve innervates the carotid sinus, while the vagus nerve innervates the aortic arch. Thus, the correct answer is A) glossopharyngeal and vagus.

The Sensory Nerves for the Carotid and Aortic Receptors Are