which is true regarding bezold jarisch reflex is ?: (A) increased bp and decreased HR, (B) increased BP and increased HR, (C) DECREASED BP and increased HR, (D) decreased BP and DECREASED HR
Answer is D. BEZOLD- JARISCH REFLEX * It responds to ventricular stimuli sensed by the chemoreceptors and mechanoreceptors within the left ventricular wall by inducing the triad of -- Hypotension -- Bradycardia -- Coronary aery dilatation * The activated receptors communicate along unmyelinated vagal afferent type C fibers REF : GUYTON AND HALL