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The receptor found in our blood vessels and lungs, responsible for detecting pressure changes is___________________. Select one:a.nociorceptorb.baroreceptorc.thermoreceptord.chemoreceptroe.exteroreceptor

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a) Nocioreceptors are "pain receptors" it is a sensory neuron that responds to potentially damaging or damaging stimuli.

b) Baroreceptors are specialized nerves that detect changes in blood flow and pressure.

c) Thermoreceptors are sensory receptor that detects changes in the external temperature.

d) Chemoreceptors are specialized sensory receptors that transduce chemical stimuli into biological signals.

e) Exteroreceptors are sensory receptors that detect external stimuli.

The correct option is b. The receptor found in our blood vessels and lungs, responsible for detecting pressure changes is the baroreceptor.

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