Asked by Dariush Danowski on Apr 26, 2024

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When a person rises quickly from a lying position, there is

A) an increase in the frequency of action potentials produced by the baroreceptors.
B) an increase in vasomotor sympathetic stimulation to the blood vessels causing vasoconstriction.
C) reflexive slowing of the heart.
D) an increase of parasympathetic stimulation of the heart.
E) a decrease in heart rate and stroke volume.

Vasomotor Sympathetic

Pertaining to the control of blood vessel diameter by the sympathetic nervous system, affecting blood flow and pressure.

Baroreceptors

Sensory nerve endings located in the walls of blood vessels and the heart that detect changes in blood pressure and help regulate it.

Vasoconstriction

The narrowing of blood vessels, which increases blood pressure by reducing the volume of blood flow.

  • Comprehend the bodily physiological responses and the compensatory actions taken in response to changes in blood pressure and shock.
  • Understand the function of chemoreceptors and baroreceptors in sustaining homeostatic balance related to alterations in blood osmotic pressure and blood pressure.
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Sarrah BishopApr 26, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
When a person rises quickly from a lying position, the immediate response of the body includes an increase in vasomotor sympathetic stimulation to the blood vessels, causing vasoconstriction. This helps to maintain blood pressure by increasing peripheral resistance, compensating for the sudden change in posture and the potential decrease in venous return to the heart.