23-year-old Jouri Khatib was enjoying a horse ride in the Tasmanian hills. When riding her horse got spooked by a snake and bucked, causing Jouri to lose her balance and fall off. She landed awkwardly on her back, and immediately felt a sharp pain in her upper back. Initially her BP was 100/72 MAP of 81 and heart rate of 82. 30 minutes later it was BP 98/70 MAP 79 and heart rate 64. 10 minutes later BP was 96/64 MAP 75 and heart rate of 62. Using physiological and pathophysiological mechanisms, and describing anatomical structures involved, provide the most likely explanation for Jouri’s presentation of MAP, (increased from her usual MAP), and bradycardia. In your answer, indicate in brackets ( ) the data from the case scenario that support your arguments.
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