Physiology General 72d4a279 Clamping of the carotid aeries below (proximal) the carotid sinus is likely to produce A Increase in blood pressure and increase in hea rate B Decrease in blood pressure and decrease in hea rate C Increase in blood pressure and decrease in hea rate D Decrease in blood pressure and increase in hea rate High-Yield Explanation Ans. a. Increased HR & BPDue to increased vasomotor center activity.