Baroreceptors are located in the
A) OVLT.
B) heart and kidneys.
C) medulla.
D) stomach and digestive tract.

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Baroreceptors are sensors located in the walls of the heart and major blood vessels, as well as in the kidneys, that detect changes in blood pressure and send signals to the brain (specifically the medulla oblongata) to help regulate blood pressure and maintain homeostasis. They are not located in the OVLT, stomach or digestive tract.

Baroreceptors Are Located in the