Physiology Clamping of the carotid arteries above the carotid sinus results in A Increase in blood pressure and increase in heart rate B Increase in blood pressure and decrease in heart rate C Decrease in blood pressure and increase in heart rate D Decrease in blood pressure and decrease in heart rate 💡 Explanation Clamping of the carotid arteries above the carotid sinus results in ✓ Correct Answer: D. Decrease in blood pressure and decrease in heart rate