Answer the following statements true (T) or false (F)

1) Changes in the diameter of peripheral vessels to regulate blood pressure are caused by the pupillary reflexes.
2) A sudden decline in blood pressure in the carotid artery will trigger the vasomotor reflexes.
3) Irritation of the lining of the respiratory tract will trigger the vomiting reflex.
4) A low light level reaching the visual receptors will trigger the pupillary reflex.
5) A bright light shining in one or both eyes will trigger the consensual light reflex.


1) FALSE
2) FALSE
3) FALSE
4) TRUE
5) TRUE

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