About The Medical Condition Carotid Body

ClusterMed

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

Carotid Body

Carotid Body Medical Condition Defined & Explained
Carotid Body Medical Condition

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

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