cardiovascular reflex
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Related to cardiovascular reflex: Baroreceptor reflex
cardiovascular reflex
1. A sympathetic increase in heart rate when there is increased pressure in or distention of great veins.
2. Reflex vasoconstriction resulting from reduced venous pressure.
See also: reflex
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