Define baroreceptors. Where are baroreceptors located within the body?
A) Baroreceptors are thermoreceptors that detect changes in temperature. They are primarily located in the skin and hypothalamus.
B) Baroreceptors are stretch receptors that detect changes in pressure. They are located along the digestive tract, within the walls of the urinary bladder, in the carotid and aortic sinuses, and in the lungs.
C) Baroreceptors are chemoreceptors that detect changes in oxygen and carbon dioxide concentrations. They are located within the medulla oblongata and in the carotid and aortic bodies.
D) Baroreceptors are nociceptors that detect pain. They are located throughout the somatic and visceral systems of the body.
E) Baroreceptors are chemoreceptors that detect changes in pH. They are located within the medulla oblongata and in the carotid and aortic bodies.
Answer: B
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