Choose the correct statement regarding the atrial reflex

A) It involves triggering a reflexive decrease in the heart rate through increased parasympathetic activity.
B) It involves stimulating pain receptors in the right atrial walls as blood enters the right atrium.
C) It involves adjustments in the heart rate in response to an increase in the venous return.
D) It involves sympathetic stimulation, which results in increased heart rate.
E) It involves parasympathetic stimulation, which increases the heart rate.


C) It involves adjustments in the heart rate in response to an increase in the venous return.

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