A medical student is reviewing the neural pathways involved in short-term blood pressure regulation. Which pairing of receptor location and cranial nerve is correctly matched?

• A. Carotid sinus — vagus nerve
• B. Aortic arch — glossopharyngeal nerve
• C. Carotid sinus — glossopharyngeal nerve
• D. Pulmonary arteries — hypoglossal nerve

Answer: (C)