Stimulation of the aortic baroreceptors results in

A) stimulation of the cardioacceleratory center in the brain.
B) increased sympathetic stimulation of the heart.
C) increased activity by the parasympathetic nervous system.
D) stimulation of the vasoconstrictive center.
E) increased heart rate.


Answer: C

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