What is the Carotid sinus reflex what organ is involved & what receptors are stimulated & what is the action?

Question

Anatomy & Physiology

Answer 1

Definition:

"slowing of the heart beat on pressure on the carotid artery at the level of the cricoid cartilage."

http://medical-dictionary.thefreediction...

Here's a pic of where it runs along the neck:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:Gray5...

Try this link for organ involvement details:

http://encyclopedia.farlex.com/Carotid+s...