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baroreceptor

baroceptor

The sensory nerve endings in the wall of the atria of the heart, vena cava, aortic arch and carotid sinus that are sensitive to changes in blood pressure.

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Type Nerve
Body System Cardiovascular
Latin Name baroceptor
FMA ID 85601

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the baroreceptor?

The sensory nerve endings in the wall of the atria of the heart, vena cava, aortic arch and carotid sinus that are sensitive to changes in blood pressure.

What body system is the baroreceptor part of?

The baroreceptor is part of the Cardiovascular.

What is the Latin name for the baroreceptor?

The Latin name for the baroreceptor is baroceptor.

References

  1. Foundational Model of Anatomy — FMA:85601 Reference anatomy ontology (University of Washington)
  2. UBERON — UBERON:0004019 Cross-species anatomy ontology (EMBL-EBI Ontology Lookup Service)

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Data sources: Terminologia Anatomica, Foundational Model of Anatomy, Wikidata.