Which of the following statements regarding nervous system control of the cardiovascular system is correct?
A. When stimulated, the parasympathetic nervous system is responsible for increasing the heart rate.
B. Alpha-adrenergic receptors are located exclusively in the heart and are stimulated by epinephrine.
C. Baroreceptors located throughout the body provide information to the brain regarding the blood pressure.
D. The sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems work together to perform the same function.
Answer: C. Baroreceptors located throughout the body provide information to the brain regarding the blood pressure.
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