<prompt> Clamping of the carotid aeries below proximal the carotid sinus is likely to produceIncrease in blood pressure and increase in hea rateDecrease in blood pressure and decrease in hea rateIncrease in blood pressure and decrease in hea rateDecrease in blood pressure and increase in hea rate  <response>: Ans. a. Increased HR BPDue to increased vasomotor center activity. 