RESPIRATORY RHYTHM GENERATOR NEURONS IN MEDULLA OF BRAIN-STEM-SPINAL CORD PREPARATION FROM NEWBORN RAT

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作者
ONIMARU, H [1 ]
HOMMA, I [1 ]
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[1] SHOWA UNIV, SCH MED, DEPT PHYSIOL, HATANODAI 1-5-8, TOKYO 142, JAPAN
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10.1016/0006-8993(87)90080-1
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Q189 [神经科学];
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071006 ;
摘要
Rhythmic neuronal activity preceding C4 inspiratory activity (Pre-I neuron activity) was recorded in rostral ventrolateral (near ventral surface) medulla of brainstem-spinal cord preparation isolated from newborn rat. Vagal stimulation inhibited C4 activity but not Pre-I neuron activity. Rhythmic Pre-I neuron-like activity was still recorded in the block of rostral medulla after transection. Results suggest that Pre-I neurons generate the basic respiratory rhythm and trigger inspiratory activity.
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