When a healthy person has a sudden increase in blood pressure, what will occur next?
A) Chemoreceptors will increase the rate and depth of breathing
B) Baroreceptors will directly stimulate the parasympathetic nervous system
C) The heart rate will increase and blood vessels will constrict
D) Baroreceptors will signal the brain to decrease the heart rate
D) Baroreceptors will signal the brain to decrease the heart rate
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A) 5-10% water B) 15-25% water C) 30-40% water D) 50-60% water
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A drug that activated adrenergic beta-2 receptors could:
a. Increase diameter of the bronchi b. Increase heart rate c. Decrease heart rate d. Stimulate vasoconstriction
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