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Review
. 1992 Sep 15;48(9):809-17.
doi: 10.1007/BF02118413.

Control of the cardiovascular system of Aplysia by identified neurons

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Control of the cardiovascular system of Aplysia by identified neurons

M Skelton et al. Experientia. .

Abstract

The neural network that controls the cardiovascular system of Aplysia adapts cardiovascular function to a variety of different physiological and behavioral situations. It (1) coordinates the cardiovascular system with the renal and respiratory systems; (2) modifies both systemic and regional blood flow during food-elicited arousal and feeding; and (3) changes the tension of longitudinal vascular muscle to adapt the arterial tree to changes in body shape. Indirect evidence suggests that the cardiovascular control circuit may also play a role in maintaining homeostasis during egg laying. Several putative neurotransmitters, including acetylcholine, serotonin, R15 alpha 1 and R15 alpha 2 peptides, have been localized to identified neurons in this circuit.

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