Id http://purl.bioontology.org/ontology/CSP/0617-9175
http://purl.bioontology.org/ontology/CSP/0617-9175
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carotid sinus

Definitions
slight dilation in the carotid artery at its bifurcation into the external and internal carotid arteries; it contains baroreceptors (pressure sensors) that when stimulated, will cause a reflex slowing of the heart, vasodilation and a fall in blood pressure.
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