noun
- a sensory nerve ending that responds to changes in pressure, especially blood pressure
Usage: medical; biology
Examples
- Baroreceptors in the carotid artery help regulate blood pressure.
- When blood pressure rises, baroreceptors send signals to the brain.
- The aortic arch contains important baroreceptors that monitor circulation.
- Damage to baroreceptors can lead to problems with blood pressure control.
- Medical students learn about baroreceptors in cardiovascular physiology.
- Baroreceptors are essential components of the body’s pressure-sensing system.