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Clamping of the carotid aeries below (proximal) the carotid sinus is likely to produce:

A
Increase in vasomotor centre activity
B
Increase in discharge of carotid sinus afferent nerves
C
Decreased hea rate and blood pressure
D
Baroreceptor adaptation
High-Yield Explanation
Ans. a. Increase in vasomotor centre activityClamping of the carotid aeries proximal to the carotid sinus elevates the blood pressure and hea rate because the procedure lowers the pressure in the carotid sinus (Baroreceptor reflex

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