What sequence causes bradycardia that occurs during autonomic hyperreflexia?
A) Stimulation of the sympathetic nervous system to ß-adrenergic receptors to the sinoatrial node
B) Stimulation of the carotid sinus to the vagus nerve to the sinoatrial node
C) Stimulation of the parasympathetic nervous system to the glossopharyngeal nerve to the atrioventricular node
D) Stimulation of the bundle branches to the

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Autonomic hyperreflexia can cause a sudden and severe increase in blood pressure, which triggers the baroreceptors in the carotid sinus. The baroreceptors then stimulate the vagus nerve, which causes bradycardia through its inhibitory effect on the sinoatrial node.

What Sequence Causes Bradycardia That Occurs During Autonomic Hyperreflexia