Neural Mechanisms of Cardiovascular Regulation
Contributors: Nae J. Dun (Editor); Benedito H. Machado (Editor); Paul M. Pilowsky (Editor)
Edition: 1 edition
Publisher: Springer
Published: January 31, 2004
Language: eng
Format: Hardcover
Number of pages: 432
ISBN-13: 9781402077111
Subjects: Biochemistry; Neurosciences; Physiology; Nervous system; Cardiovascular system; Medical; Medical / Nursing; Neuroscience; Neurons; Cardiology; Medical / Neuroscience; Neurophysiology
First sentence: Changes in arterial blood pressure (BP) are "sensed" by baroreceptor nerve endings located in carotid sinuses, aortic arch, and the origin of the right subclavian artery (Kirchheim, 1976).