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Baroreceptor Reflexes
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Cells that are sensitive to blood pressure changes.
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Baroreceptors
Cells that are sensitive to blood pressure changes.
Locations of baroreceptors
carotid sinus and aortic arch
vagus nerve
this Xth cranial nerve carries most baroreceptor impulses to the brainstem
baroreceptor activity in high blood pressure
More action potentials are fired by baroreceptors in this situation (more pressure = more action potentials)
baroreceptor activity in low blood pressure
Fewer action potentials are fired by baroreceptors in this situation.