Pressoreceptor
Translation of "pressoreceptor" into Russian
pressoreceptor
NounUK
/ˌprɛsəʊrɪˈsɛptə/
US
/ˌprɛsəˈrɛptər/
pressoreceptor
pressoreceptors pl
The pressoreceptor is responsible for detecting changes in blood pressure.
Прессорецептор отвечает за обнаружение изменений в кровяном давлении.
Definitions
pressoreceptor
NounUK
/ˌprɛsəʊrɪˈsɛptə/
US
/ˌprɛsəˈrɛptər/
A sensory receptor that responds to pressure changes, typically found in the walls of blood vessels.
The pressoreceptor in the carotid artery helps regulate blood pressure by detecting changes in arterial pressure.
A neural end organ that is stimulated by changes in blood pressure, especially within major arteries.
Pressoreceptors in the aortic arch convey signals to the medulla to modulate heart rate.
pressoreceptor
AdjectiveUK
/ˌprɛsəʊrɪˈsɛptə/
US
/ˌprɛsəˈrɛptər/
Relating to or involving a pressoreceptor or its function.
Pressoreceptor reflexes can induce bradycardia when arterial pressure rises.