Multiple Choice
Which of the following 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) It causes salt retention to occur in the kidneys.
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