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Bezold-Jarish reflex response is

A
Tachycardia
B
Bradycardia
C
Hypeension
D
None
High-Yield Explanation
Activation of chemosensitive vagal C fibers in the cardiopulmonary region (eg, juxtacapillary region of alveoli, ventricles, atria, great veins, and pulmonary aery) causes profound bradycardia, hypotension, and a brief period of apnea followed by rapid shallow breathing. This response pattern is called the Bezold-Jarisch reflexRef: Ganong&;s Review of medical physiology 25th edition. Page: 592

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