As a result of a sudden increase in the blood pressure, the baroreceptors signal a(n) ___ in sympathetic outflow, which results in a(n) ___ in peripheral resistance and return of blood pressure to normal.


a. increase, decrease
b. decrease, increase
c. increase, increase
d. decrease, decrease


d. decrease, decrease

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A) A B) B C) AB D) O E) AO

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A. cell dies. B. cell regenerates. C. cell no longer has a potential difference across its membrane. D. cell is no longer responsive. E. original polarity of the cell is restored.

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A. the transport of bile and pancreatic juice. B. peristalsis. C. the passage of chyme into the small intestine. D. the secretion of mucus. E. salivary gland secretion.

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