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7691572

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rdf:type
lifeskim:mentions
pubmed:issue
5
pubmed:dateCreated
1993-11-23
pubmed:abstractText
The present study was designed to investigate the effect of baroreceptors on a spinal reflex. The Achilles tendon reflex (T reflex), a monosynaptic spinal reflex, was chosen as an indicator of descending influences of central activation. The baroreceptors are stretch receptors which respond to extensions of the arterial wall. Carotid sinus baroreceptors can be manipulated non-invasively by means of a cuff around the neck. In this study, the phase-related external suction (PRES) neck cuff technique was used. PRES applies short changes in cuff pressure as a function of heart cycle phase, controlling for non-specific effects found in other baroreceptor manipulation methods. The T reflex was reduced when elicited during the highest levels of baroreceptor activation. Reflex amplitude was largest when elicited during the lowest levels of baroreceptor activation. These results are consistent with previous findings that baroreceptor activation reduces CNS excitability.
pubmed:language
eng
pubmed:journal
pubmed:citationSubset
IM
pubmed:status
MEDLINE
pubmed:month
Oct
pubmed:issn
0013-4694
pubmed:author
pubmed:issnType
Print
pubmed:volume
89
pubmed:owner
NLM
pubmed:authorsComplete
Y
pubmed:pagination
328-34
pubmed:dateRevised
2008-9-9
pubmed:meshHeading
pubmed:year
1993
pubmed:articleTitle
Activation of carotid baroreceptors inhibits spinal reflexes in man.
pubmed:affiliation
Medical Psychology, University of Tübingen, Germany.
pubmed:publicationType
Journal Article, Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't