An increase in CO2/H+ is a major stimulus for increased ventilation and is sensed by
specialized brain stem neurons called central chemosensitive neurons. These neurons …

H+ is maintained constant in the internal environment at a given body temperature
independent of external environment according to Bernard's principle of “milieu interieur” …

Zoo Animal and Wildlife Immobilization and Anesthesia is the definitive, comprehensive
reference for the growing fields of zoo, wildlife, and exotic animal veterinary medicine. This …

The chemosensitive response of locus coeruleus (LC) neurones to changes in intracellular
pH (pHi), extracellular pH (pHo) and molecular CO2 were investigated using neonatal rat …

The medullary raphe nuclei contain putative central respiratory chemoreceptor neurones
that are highly sensitive to acidosis. To define the primary stimulus for chemosensitivity in …

A requirement under humane slaughter regulation is that stunning methods should induce
immediate loss of consciousness and sensibility. If the onset of unconsciousness is not …

The role of some aquaporins as CO2 permeable channels has been controversial. Low CO2
permeability of plant membranes has been criticized because of unstirred layers and other …

The lung, like many other organs, is innervated by a variety of sensory nerves and by nerves
of the parasympathetic and sympathetic nervous systems that regulate the function of cells …

Opinion of the Scientific Panel on Animal Health and Welfare (AHAW) on a request from the
Commission related to the aspects of t Page 1 The EFSA Journal (2005) 292, 1-46 - Opinion …

The tremendous diversity in form, function, and mode of life existing across avian orders and
between wild and domesticated species, as well as variation that exists within any given …