The carotid artery of an animal is partially constructed proximal to the carotid sinus during a study. Which of the following cardiovascular changes most likely occurs in response to the constriction? A. Decreased heart rateB. Decreased systemic arterial pressure  C. Decreased venous return to the startD. Increased number of impulses from the carotid sinus  E. Increased total peripheral resistance.

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The carotid artery of an animal is partially constructed proximal to the carotid sinus during a study. Which of the following cardiovascular changes most likely occurs in response to the constriction?


A. Decreased heart rate
B. Decreased systemic arterial pressure

 C. Decreased venous return to the start
D. Increased number of impulses from the carotid sinus 

E. Increased total peripheral resistance.

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