Multiple Choice
What happens when blood pressure becomes elevated to above normal?
A) The carotid sinus and aortic arch baroreceptors decrease their rate of firing.
B) The cardiovascular control centre decreases sympathetic and increases parasympathetic activity to the heart and blood vessels.
C) Arteriolar vasoconstriction occurs as a compensatory response.
D) Salt retention occurs in the kidneys.
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