About The Medical Condition Body, Carotid

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Body, Carotid

Body, Carotid Medical Condition Defined & Explained
Body, Carotid Medical Condition

What's The Definition Of The Medical Condition Body, Carotid?

A small cluster of chemoreceptive and supporting cells located near the bifurcation of the internal carotid artery. The carotid body, which is richly supplied with fenestrated capillaries, senses the pH, carbon dioxide, and oxygen concentrations in the blood and plays a crucial role in their homeostatic control.

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