The aortic baroreceptor senses stretching of the aorta. How will the nervous system respond?

A. Parasympathetic signals will be sent to decrease heart rate.
B. Parasympathetic signals will be sent to increase heart rate.
C. Sympathetic signals will be sent to increase heart rate.
D. Sympathetic signals will be sent to decrease heart rate.


Answer: A

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