Changes in the arterial blood pressure are detected by __________ located in the walls of the carotid artery and the arch of the aorta.  

A.  pacemakers
B.  osmoreceptors
C.  Purkinje fibers
D.  baroreceptors
E.  bundle branches


D.  baroreceptors

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