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  2. Low pressure receptors - Wikipedia

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    Low pressure baroreceptors are primarily involved in the regulation of the blood volume. Low pressure baroreceptors have both circulatory and renal effects, which produce changes in hormone secretion. Stimulation of these receptors causes the atria to release atrial natriuretic peptide. This hormone acts on the kidneys to increase sodium ...

  3. Baroreceptor - Wikipedia

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    The blood volume determines the mean pressure throughout the system, in particular in the venous side where most of the blood is held. The low-pressure baroreceptors have both circulatory and renal effects; they produce changes in hormone secretion, resulting in profound effects on the retention of salt and water; they also influence intake of ...

  4. Baroreflex - Wikipedia

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    The baroreceptors are stretch-sensitive mechanoreceptors.At low pressures, baroreceptors become inactive. When blood pressure rises, the carotid and aortic sinuses are distended further, resulting in increased stretch and, therefore, a greater degree of activation of the baroreceptors.

  5. Atrial volume receptors - Wikipedia

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    This decreases the blood volume, resulting in the decrease of blood pressure. [2] [disputed – discuss] There are two types, type A is activated by atrial wall tension in atrial contraction (during the a wave of the atrial pressure curve), type B is activated by atrial stretch during atrial filling (with the v pressure wave). [1]

  6. Orthostatic hypotension - Wikipedia

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    The data is conveyed to regulate the peripheral resistance and heart output, keeping blood pressure within an established normal limit. [7] There are two kinds of baroreceptors: high-pressure arterial baroreceptors and low-pressure volume receptors, both activated by the stretching of vessel walls. [7]

  7. Carotid sinus - Wikipedia

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    The carotid sinus baroreceptor can be oversensitive to manual stimulation from the pressure applied at the carotid sinus at the carotid bifurcation. It is a condition known as 'carotid sinus hypersensitivity' (CSH), 'carotid sinus syndrome' or 'carotid sinus syncope', in which manual stimulation causes large changes in heart rate and blood ...

  8. Hypovolemia - Wikipedia

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    Hypovolemia can be recognized by a fast heart rate, low blood pressure, [12] and the absence of perfusion as assessed by skin signs (skin turning pale) and/or capillary refill on forehead, lips and nail beds. The patient may feel dizzy, faint, nauseated, or very thirsty.

  9. Cardiac physiology - Wikipedia

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    Rates of firing from the baroreceptors represent blood pressure, level of physical activity, and the relative distribution of blood. The cardiac centers monitor baroreceptor firing to maintain cardiac homeostasis, a mechanism called the baroreceptor reflex.