A role for the lateral parabrachial nucleus in cardiovascular function and fluid homeostasis

The lateral parabrachial nucleus (LPBN) is located in an anatomical position that enables it to perform a critical role in relaying signals related to the regulation of fluid and electrolyte intake and cardiovascular function from the brainstem to the forebrain. Early neuroanatomical studies have de...

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Main Author: Pamela eDavern
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2014-11-01
Series:Frontiers in Physiology
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Online Access:http://journal.frontiersin.org/Journal/10.3389/fphys.2014.00436/full