The baroceptor activity in the carotid sinus nerve and the distensibility of the sinus wall.
1952
S LANDGREN
UI
MeSH Term
Description
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D002319
Cardiovascular System
The HEART and the BLOOD VESSELS by which BLOOD is pumped and circulated through the body.
Circulatory System,Cardiovascular Systems,Circulatory Systems
D002339
Carotid Arteries
Either of the two principal arteries on both sides of the neck that supply blood to the head and neck; each divides into two branches, the internal carotid artery and the external carotid artery.
Arteries, Carotid,Artery, Carotid,Carotid Artery
D002346
Carotid Sinus
The dilated portion of the common carotid artery at its bifurcation into external and internal carotids. It contains baroreceptors which, when stimulated, cause slowing of the heart, vasodilatation, and a fall in blood pressure.
Sinus, Carotid
D006801
Humans
Members of the species Homo sapiens.
Homo sapiens,Man (Taxonomy),Human,Man, Modern,Modern Man