baroreceptor
/ˌbɛroʊrɪˈsɛptər/
noun
- A nerve ending in the body that senses changes in blood pressure and helps regulate it.
- Doctors study baroreceptors to understand how the body controls blood pressure during exercise.
- Baroreceptors in the carotid artery send signals to the brain when blood pressure rises.
- When you stand up quickly, your baroreceptors help adjust your blood pressure so you don't feel dizzy.