Effects of bilateral lesions in the central amygdala on spontaneous baroreceptor reflex in conscious rats

The amygdala induces emotion and controls the cardiovascular system. We previously found that lesions in the central nucleus of amygdala (CeA), which is associated with negative emotion, chronically increase the arterial pressure (AP); however, the mechanism involved in this process remains unclear....

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Main Authors: Kei Tsukioka, Ko Yamanaka, Hidefumi Waki
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Japanese Society of Physical Fitness and Sports Medicine 2019-01-01
Series:Journal of Physical Fitness and Sports Medicine
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Online Access:https://www.jstage.jst.go.jp/article/jpfsm/8/1/8_45/_pdf/-char/en