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Which of the following is the effect of the parasympathetic nervous system when blood pressure is too high? View Available Hint(s) Which of the following is the effect of the parasympathetic nervous system when blood pressure is too high? induce relaxation of arteriolar smooth muscle decrease force of contraction of the heart reduce blood volume decrease heart rate

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parasympathetic activation leads to decreased cardiac output through decreased heart rate, resulting in a tendency to lower blood pressure.

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decrease heart rate......

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