What distinguishes arterial baroreceptor response in hypertension compared to normotension?

💡 Explanation

Arterial baroreceptors in hypertension exhibit decreased sensitivity because chronic high blood pressure resets their operating range, therefore they respond less effectively to changes in blood pressure, rather than exhibiting increased afferent signaling or enhanced sympathetic inhibition.

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