What are the Receptors Found on the Carotid Sinus That

Question

What are the receptors found on the carotid sinus that monitors blood pressure?
A) baroreceptors
B) nociceptors
C) thermoreceptors
D) chemoreceptors

Accepted Answer

Baroreceptors are specialized nerve fibers located in the carotid sinus and aortic arch that detect changes in blood pressure and send signals to the brain to regulate blood pressure accordingly. Nociceptors are pain receptors, thermoreceptors detect temperature, and chemoreceptors detect chemical changes.