Neural Control of Circulation
Published on 2. December 2012
188 pages
978-0-323-16050-6 (ISBN)
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Neural Control of Circulation presents an in-depth view of specialized areas in the neural regulation of the circulatory system that have been the subject of intensive research, the historical basis and theory from which those investigations evolved, and directions for future studies. Special emphasis is placed on critical evaluation of the experimental data in each field of research. This volume is comprised of seven chapters and begins with a synthesis of a large number of studies undertaken using conscious animals, particularly those that focuses on the behavioral and cerebral control of cardiovascular function. The second chapter explores the role of the brain stem and cerebellum in cardiovascular control. Next, specific research areas concerning bulbospinal control of sympathetic nerve discharge are discussed. This is followed by a chapter devoted to the nucleus tractus solitarii and experimental neurogenic hypertension. A concept in potential hypertensive mechanisms involving long-term transsynaptic regulation of adrenal medullary function is also described, and the neural control of the circulation during hypoxia is considered. Finally, aspects of central nervous system pharmacology and regulation of circulation are examined. This book is designed for individuals who are interested in the cardiovascular system and its function, and should also prove useful to students and researchers in physiology and individuals in other ancillary areas of bioscience.
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List of ContributorsPreface1. Behavioral and Cerebral Control of Cardiovascular Function I. Introduction II. The Awake, Behaviorally Controlled Primate Preparation III. Results IV. Discussion References2. Brain Stem and Cerebellar Mechanisms of Cardiovascular Control I. Introduction II. The Brain as a Governing Force in Cardiovascular Control III. Functional Anatomy and General Organization of the Lower Brain Stem IV. Functional Anatomy and General Organization of the Cerebellum V. Cerebellar Influences on Central Cardiovascular Control VI. Neurotransmitters Potentially Involved in Central Cardiovascular Regulation VII. Summary References3. Bulbospinal Control of Sympathetic Nerve Discharge I. Introduction II. Historical Overview III. Current Research Topics IV. Perspective for the Future References4. The Nucleus Tractus Solitarii (NTS) and Experimental Neurogenic Hypertension I. The Brain and Hypertension II. NTS Hypertension III. Liability of Arterial Pressure Produced by Impairment of the Adrenergic Innervation of NTS IV. Summary and Conclusions References5. The Molecular Mechanisms for the Long-term Transsynaptic Regulation of Adrenal Medullary Function I. Introduction II. Mechanisms for Long-term Transsynaptic Regulation III. Conclusions References6. Neural Control of the Circulation during Hypoxia I. Introduction II. Background III. Initiating Factors IV. Cardiovascular Adjustments V. Summary and Conclusions References7. Pharmacological Aspects of Neural Control of the Circulation I. Introduction II. Sympathetic Vasodilation in the Defense Reaction III. Depressor Pathway Involving the Anterior Hypothalamus IV. Neuropharmacology V. Conclusions ReferencesIndex
