👉 The term "baroreceptor" refers to a type of sensory organ located in the brain that is responsible for detecting changes in blood pressure. This organ detects changes in blood pressure by sending signals to the heart, which then sends them back to the brain via the hypothalamus and pituitary gland. When there are changes in blood pressure, such as when the heart has difficulty pumping enough blood to supply the body with oxygen and nutrients, baroreceptors send signals to the brain that indicate a
