Respiratory sinus arrhythmia (RSA) is being used increasingly in psychophysiological
studies as an index of vagal control of the heart and may be among the most selective …

Many psychophysiologists have noted the striking similarities between the antecedent
conditions for the P3 component of the event‐related potential and the orienting response …

The locus coeruleus (LC) is the major noradrenergic nucleus of the brain, giving rise to
fibres innervating extensive areas throughout the neuraxis. Recent advances in …

Recent findings suggest that the periaqueductal gray (PAG) can be subdivided on the basis
of its anatomical connections and functional representation of cardiovascular and behavioral …

Angiotensinogen, the precursor molecule for angiotensins I, II and III, and the enzymes
renin, angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE), and aminopeptidases A and N may all be …

This review explores the fundamental neuranatomical and functional bases for integration of
the respiratory and cardiovascular systems in vertebrates and traces their evolution through …

Cortical modulation of central cardiovascular control mechanisms has been recognized for
many decades. However, it is only recently that the mechanisms underlying cortical …

Sympathetic vasomotor nerves play a major role in determining the level of arterial blood
pressure and the distribution of cardiac output. The present review will discuss briefly the …

The mammalian diving response is a remarkable behavior that overrides basic homeostatic
reflexes. It is most studied in large aquatic mammals but is seen in all vertebrates. Pelagic …

Pupil dilation is mediated by a sympathetic output acting in opposition to
parasympathetically mediated pupil constriction. While light stimulates the parasympathetic …