Atrial volume receptors
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Atrial volume receptors are low pressure baroreceptors found in the atria.

When pressure drops in the atria, indicating a drop in blood volume, a signal is sent from the atrial volume receptors to the hypothalamus. The hypothalamus, in turn, stimulates the production of vasopressin (ADH). ¹

See also

• Atrial natriuretic peptide

References

1. ^ VIII. Control of Extracellular Fluid Volume

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