Baroreceptor Reflex and Blood Pressure Control
This flashcard outlines the baroreceptor reflex arc, from carotid/aortic sensors to autonomic output. It shows how heart rate, contractility, and vascular resistance adjust to maintain blood pressure, a key homeostatic mechanism tested in Step 1 physiology.
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