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Pressoreceptors
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Definition
: Receptors in the vascular system, particularly the aorta and carotid sinus, which are sensitive to stretch of the vessel walls.
mechanoreceptors of the vasomotor system; DF: PRESSORECEPT
See Also
Baroreflex
Other names
Stretch Receptors, Vascular; Stretch Receptors, Arterial; Receptors, Stretch, Vascular; Receptors, Stretch, Arterial; Baroreceptors; Vascular Stretch Receptors; Vascular Stretch Receptor; Stretch Receptor, Vascular; Stretch Receptor, Arterial; Receptors, Vascular Stretch; Receptors, Arterial Stretch; Receptor, Vascular Stretch; Receptor, Arterial Stretch; Pressoreceptor; Baroreceptor; Arterial Stretch Receptors; Arterial Stretch Receptor
