Stretch receptors in the aorta and carotid artery sense changes in arterial pressure. These receptors are therefore considered

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Stretch receptors in the aorta and carotid artery are sense organs that respond to changes in blood pressure by altering the frequency of action potentials they generate. These receptors are classified as mechanoreceptors because they respond to mechanical forces such as pressure or stretch.

Stretch Receptors in the Aorta and Carotid Artery Sense Changes