Genesis and control of the respiratory rhythm in adult mammals.
The neural mechanisms responsible for respiratory rhythmogenesis in mammals were studied first in vivo in adults and subsequently in vitro in neonates. In vitro data have suggested that the pacemaker neurons are the kernel of the respiratory network. These data are reviewed, and their relevance to adults is discussed.
Hilaire
Gérard
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Biologie des Rythmes et du Développement, Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique, Groupe d'Etude des Réseaux Moteurs, 13009 Marseille, France.
Pásaro
Rosario
R
D000367:Age Factors; D000818:Animals; D008322:Mammals; D012125:Respiratory Center / Q000254:growth & development / Q000502:physiology*; D015656:Respiratory Mechanics / Q000502:physiology*; D012132:Respiratory Muscles / Q000254:growth & development / Q000294:innervation / Q000502:physiology*