Mechanical distortion of the carotid sinus triggers the baroreflex, causing an increase in vagal outflow, a decrease in sympathetic outflow, and a subsequent drop in blood pressure that leads to a loss of consciousness.

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• Person: Not available Organization: The Dysautonomia Project
  Homeostasis and the Autonomic Nervous System

Sources

• Homeostasis and the Autonomic Nervous System thedysautonomiaproject.org The Dysautonomia Project via serper

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• baroreflex concept
• blood pressure concept