What Type of Receptor Detects Blood Pressure

Question

What type of receptor detects blood pressure?
A) nociceptor
B) thermoreceptor
C) proprioceptor
D) osmoreceptor
E) baroreceptor

Accepted Answer

Baroreceptors are specialized nerve cells that detect changes in blood pressure. They are located in the walls of blood vessels, particularly in the carotid arteries and aortic arch, and they send signals to the brain to help regulate blood pressure.