Anatomy and Physiology II
Baroreceptors are specialized sensory nerve endings located primarily in the walls of blood vessels, particularly in the carotid arteries and aorta, that detect changes in blood pressure. These receptors play a vital role in maintaining hemodynamic stability by sensing the stretch of blood vessel walls and sending signals to the central nervous system to initiate appropriate physiological responses, such as altering heart rate and vascular resistance.
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