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Baroreceptor Reflexes

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Cells that are sensitive to blood pressure changes.

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Locations of baroreceptors

carotid sinus and aortic arch

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this Xth cranial nerve carries most baroreceptor impulses to the brainstem

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baroreceptor activity in high blood pressure

More action potentials are fired by baroreceptors in this situation (more pressure = more action potentials)

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baroreceptor activity in low blood pressure

Fewer action potentials are fired by baroreceptors in this situation.

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