Where are the central centers responsible for regulating the cardiovascular system located?

a. Aortic bodies
b. Brainstem
c. Carotid arteries
d. Cerebral hemispheres


ANS: B
Central control of cardiovascular function occurs via interaction between the brainstem and se-lected peripheral receptors.

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