“Gating” of Peripheral Chemoreceptor Input to Medullary Inspiratory Neurons: Role of Bötzinger Complex Neurons

  • J. Lipski
  • M. D. Voss
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Abstract

It has long been known that reflex responses of respiratory motoneurons to short-lasting activation of peripheral chemoreceptors depend critically on the phase of the respiratory cycle in which such stimuli are applied. Stimuli applied during inspiration evoke a short-latency excitation of inspiratory activity (Black and Torrance, 1967; Band et al., 1970; Eldridge, 1972). Stimuli applied during expiration normally do not trigger an immediate inspiratory response, but typically result in prolongation of the expiratory phase (e.g.. Black and Torrance, 1967; Eldridge, 1972). Despite substantial progress in understanding the organization of the central respiratory network (for review see e.g., Feldman, 1986; Long and Duffin, 1986), the neuronal mechanism of this phenomenon, often referred to as “gating”, has not yet been fully elucidated.

Keywords

Phrenic Nerve Respiratory Neuron Carotid Sinus Nerve Inspiratory Motor Inspiratory Neuron 
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Authors and Affiliations

  • J. Lipski
    • 1
  • M. D. Voss
    • 1
  1. 1.Department of Physiology, School of MedicineThe University of AucklandNew Zealand

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