Term Name: baroreceptor
Synonyms: baroceptor, pressoreceptor, stretch receptor, vascular stretch receptor
Definition: The sensory nerve endings in the wall of the atria of the heart, vena cava, aortic arch and carotid sinus that are sensitive to changes in blood pressure
Ontology: Uberon Ontology [UBERON:0004019]

Relationships
is part of: vascular system
is a type of: interoceptor
has subtype: arterial baroreceptor low-pressure baroreceptor