The baroreceptors in the carotid sinus and aortic arch are sensitive to which of the following?

a decrease in carbon dioxide

changes in arterial pressure

a decrease in oxygen levels

an increase in oxygen levels


changes in arterial pressure

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The baroreceptor reflex response to high blood pressure is __________.

What will be an ideal response?

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In a condition known as posterior vitreous detachment, the vitreous body pulls away from the retina. What is a complication that could result?

A. Retinal detachment B. Macular degeneration C. Glaucoma D. Chronic dry eye disease

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