Neurochemical phenotypes of cardiorespiratory neurons.
Interactions between the cardiovascular and respiratory systems have been known for many years but the functional significance of the interactions is still widely debated. Here I discuss the possible role of metabotropic receptors in regulating cardiorespiratory neurons in the brainstem and spinal cord. It is clear that, although much has been discovered, cardiorespiratory regulation is certainly one area that still has a long way to go before its secrets are fully divulged and their function in controlling circulatory and respiratory function is revealed.
Pilowsky
Paul M
PM
Australian School ofAdvanced Medicine, Dow-Corning Building, Level 1, 3 Innovation Road, Macquarie University, Sydney 2109, NSW, Australia. paul.pilowsky@mq.edu.au
D000818:Animals; D002319:Cardiovascular System / Q000166:cytology*; D006801:Humans; D009448:Neurochemistry; D009474:Neurons / Q000378:metabolism*; D010641:Phenotype; D012125:Respiratory Center / Q000166:cytology*