The aortic reflex sends ______________.

A. inhibitory impulses to the cardiac center
B. excitatory impulses to the cardiac center
C. inhibitory impulses to the vasomotor center
D. excitatory impulses to the vasomotor center


Answer: C. inhibitory impulses to the vasomotor center

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