Mechanoreceptors that respond to changes in blood pressure are called
A) baroreceptors.
B) nociceptors.
C) thermoreceptors.
D) chemoreceptors.
E) proprioceptors.

Name: Mechanoreceptors that respond to changes in blood pressure are called A) baroreceptors. B) nociceptors. C) thermoreceptors. D) chemoreceptors. E) proprioceptors.
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Baroreceptors are specialized mechanoreceptors located in the walls of blood vessels that detect changes in blood pressure.

Mechanoreceptors That Respond to Changes in Blood Pressure Are Called