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Abstract
The carotid body (CB) is a peripheral chemoreceptor located in the carotid artery bifurcation, presenting two types of cells: type I (glomus cells) and type II. Glomus cells can detect changes in O2 partial pressure in arterial blood, being organized close to the blood vessels originating from the carotid artery, while type II cells are organized around them, promoting support, and partic…