INBDE (Integrated National Board Dental Examination) Practice Exam

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What are the baroreceptors located at the bifurcation of the common carotid called?

Carotid Sinus
Aortic Arch
Jugular Vein
Carotid Body

The correct answer is: Carotid Sinus

The baroreceptors located at the bifurcation of the common carotid are called the Carotid Sinus. These specialized sensory nerve endings are important for sensing changes in blood pressure. The Carotid Sinus plays a crucial role in regulating blood pressure by sending signals to the brain to make adjustments as needed. The other options are not correct because: - The Aortic Arch does contain baroreceptors, but the ones at the bifurcation of the common carotid are specifically referred to as the Carotid Sinus. - The Jugular Vein is not a location for baroreceptors involved in sensing changes in blood pressure. - The Carotid Body is a structure near the carotid bifurcation, but it contains chemoreceptors that detect changes in oxygen levels rather than baroreceptors for blood pressure regulation.