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vasomotor center [1 record]

Record 1 2010-06-14

English

Subject field(s)
  • Nervous System
DEF

A center in the medulla oblongata and the lower pons that regulates the caliber of the blood vessels and increase or decrease the heart rate and contractability.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Système nerveux
DEF

Ensemble des neurones qui modulent la fréquence cardiaque et la vasoconstriction des vaisseaux.

OBS

Le centre [vasomoteur] est situé dans la formation réticulaire du bulbe et du tiers postérieur du pont.

Spanish

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