Term Name: baroreceptor detection of arterial stretch
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Definition: The series of events by which the change in diameter of an artery is detected and converted to a molecular signal.
Ontology: GO: Biological Process [GO:0001981]    QuickGO    AmiGO

Relationships
is part of: regulation of systemic arterial blood pressure by carotid sinus baroreceptor feedback
is a type of: detection of mechanical stimulus vascular process in circulatory system
has subtype: baroreceptor detection of decreased arterial stretch baroreceptor detection of increased arterial stretch