Influence of Brainstem's Area A5 on Sympathetic Outflow and Cardiorespiratory Dynamics

Area A5 is a noradrenergic cell group in the brain stem characterised by its important role in triggering sympathetic activity, exerting a profound influence on the sympathetic outflow, which is instrumental in the modulation of cardiovascular functions, stress responses and various other physiological processes that are crucial for adaptation and survival mechanisms. Understanding the role of area A5, therefore, not only provides insights into the basic functioning of the sympathetic nervous system but also sheds light on the neuronal basis of a number of autonomic responses. In this review, we look deeper into the specifics of area A5, exploring its anatomical connections, its neurochemical properties and the mechanisms by which it influences sympathetic nervous system activity and cardiorespiratory regulation and, thus, contributes to the overall dynamics of the autonomic function in regulating body homeostasis.

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E-Artikel

Erscheinungsjahr:

2024

Erschienen:

2024

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Zur Gesamtaufnahme - volume:13

Enthalten in:

Biology - 13(2024), 3 vom: 02. März

Sprache:

Englisch

Beteiligte Personen:

Rocha, Isabel [VerfasserIn]
González-García, Marta [VerfasserIn]
Carrillo-Franco, Laura [VerfasserIn]
Dawid-Milner, Marc Stefan [VerfasserIn]
López-González, Manuel Victor [VerfasserIn]

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Themen:

Area A5
Autonomic response
Brainstem neurochemistry
Cardiovascular regulation
Journal Article
Review
Sympathetic nervous system

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Date Revised 29.03.2024

published: Electronic

Citation Status PubMed-not-MEDLINE

doi:

10.3390/biology13030161

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PPN (Katalog-ID):

NLM370239806