Not typically. Barereceptors respond to touch and pressure. Atmospheric changes are too small to activate them.
Baroreceptors
Baroreceptors are a type of sensor that are present in the blood vessels of all animals who have a spine. The function of baroreceptors is to detect an increase or decrease in blood pressure and to respond to these changes in pressure.
They detect the blood pressure of the internal environment and send the results to the CNS, where it will react in several different ways
Mechanoreceptors are sensory receptors that respond to mechanical forces such as pressure. Specialized types of mechanoreceptors include baroreceptors that detect changes in blood pressure and tactile receptors in the skin that respond to touch and pressure. These receptors help the body in detecting and responding to changes in pressure.
Receptors that respond to hunger and thirst are primarily chemoreceptors, which detect changes in nutrient levels and osmotic pressure. Blood pressure is monitored by baroreceptors, which sense changes in the stretch of blood vessel walls. For body balance, proprioceptors in muscles and joints provide information about body position and movement. Together, these receptors help maintain homeostasis by signaling the brain to initiate appropriate responses.
Mechanoreceptors
In the kidneys, baroreceptors located in the juxtaglomerular apparatus can detect a rapid loss of fluid. These sensors respond to changes in blood pressure and fluid volume, signaling the kidneys to adjust filtration and reabsorption processes. Additionally, macula densa cells sense changes in sodium chloride concentration, which can indicate fluid loss and trigger compensatory mechanisms to maintain homeostasis.
Sensors are designed to respond to a particular change in condition. Pressure, temperature, barometric, rainfall and so on. Usually they take the form of a transducer to convert the signal into an electrical one, which makes subsequent manipulations easy.
Three examples of stimuli that skin can respond to are temperature changes (hot or cold), touch or pressure, and exposure to chemicals or irritants.
The Macula Densa cells in the kidney respond mainly to changes in the sodium chloride (NaCl) concentration in the tubular fluid. They help regulate the body's blood pressure and fluid balance by sensing NaCl levels and signaling for adjustments in kidney function.
The sensation of thirst results from a complex interplay of physiological signals triggered by the body's need for hydration. When fluid levels in the body decrease, osmoreceptors in the brain detect changes in blood osmolality, signaling the need for water intake. Additionally, baroreceptors respond to low blood volume or pressure, further stimulating the thirst response. This helps maintain homeostasis and ensure adequate hydration for bodily functions.
Meissner's corpuscles are sensory receptors in the skin that specifically respond to light touch and pressure. They are located close to the skin's surface and are responsible for detecting changes in skin texture and vibrations.