Answer to Question #225136 in Human Anatomy and Physiology for Moe

Question

3.2. Name the different types of receptors related to circulatory system, where they are
located, their functions and what stimulates them.

Answer 1

Atrial type B receptors located in the two atria and veno-atrial junctions, are stimulated by atrial filling, play an important role in the regulation of body fluid volume and heart rate.

Visceral receptors, arterial baroreceptors located mainly in the aortic arch and the carotid sinus region are stimulated by intravascular pressure; play a major role in the regulation of blood pressure by changes in heart rate and vascular tone.