Question

multiple choice question
when baroreceptors detect a decrease in blood pressure, the cardioaccelerator reflex is initiated, which ______ cardiac output helping to bring blood pressure toward a normal level.
maintains
decreases
increases

Explanation:

Baroreceptors detect blood - pressure changes. When blood pressure drops, the cardioaccelerator reflex aims to restore it. Increasing cardiac output (the amount of blood pumped by the heart per minute) helps raise blood pressure back to normal levels.

Answer:

C. increases