Blood pressure and flow to the brain are monitored by receptors located in the wall of the

A) aorta.
B) cephalic arteries.
C) cerebral arteries.
D) carotid artery.
E) venae cavae.


D) carotid artery.

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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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