About The Medical Condition Carotid Bodies

ClusterMed

Find the definition of the medical term Carotid Bodies. Carotid Bodies defined and explained for easy understanding at the Medical Conditions from ClusterMed.info.

Carotid Bodies

Carotid Bodies Medical Condition Defined & Explained
Carotid Bodies Medical Condition

What's The Definition Of The Medical Condition Carotid Bodies?

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.

More Medical Conditions

A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | K | L | M | N | O | P | Q | R | S | T | U | V | W | X | Y | Z

Medical Conditions Definitions Of The Day