The Bainbridge reflex is thought to be initiated by sensory neurons in the:
A)atria.
B)aorta.
C)sinoatrial node.
D)ventricles.

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The Bainbridge reflex causes changes in the heart rate after intravenous infusions of blood or other fluid. The changes in heart rate are thought to be caused by a reflex mediated by volume receptors in the atria that are innervated by the vagus nerve.

The Bainbridge Reflex Is Thought to Be Initiated by Sensory