Physiology Carotid baroreceptors: A Are important in the rapid, short term regulation of arterial blood pressure B Do not fire until a pressure of approximately 100 mm Hg is reached C Adapt over 1 to 2 weeks to the prevailing mean arterial pressure D Stretch reflexively decreases cerebral blood flow 💡 Explanation Carotid baroreceptors: ✓ Correct Answer: A. Are important in the rapid, short term regulation of arterial blood pressure