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When is the carotid artery use as a pulse?
The radial artery is used most often for a pulse. But in the case of someone who is not responding the carotid is checked. It is awkward to ask questions when taking a pulse rate at the carotid.
Are the two anatomical sites for checking heart rate the carotid artery and posterior wrist?
both
What is carotid baroreflexes?
There are receptors on the lining of the carotid artery that sense a change in blood pressure. When they are stimulated, they can cause a drop in blood pressure/heart rate.
How would external stimulation of the carotid artery such as carotid message affect the heart rate?
The heart rate would slow down because of the stilumation of the parasympathetic system. And you spelled "massage" wrong.
What is the artery palpated in front of the ear?
In the human, the superficial temporal artery is the major artery of the head. You palpate, or feel for the pulse, of this artery about one inch in front of the ear. The easy way to find it is to put on a pair of glasses (sunglasses will do) and it is just under the earpiece just in front of the ear.
