The discovery of the sensory nature of the carotid body dates back to the beginning of the
20th century. Following these seminal discoveries, research into carotid body mechanisms …

Animal respiration is the process by which oxygen (0,) is delivered to the cells to oxidize
nutrients and obtain the energy necessary for all vital functions; carbon dioxide (CO,) is …

The respiratory response to hypoxia in mammals develops from an inhibition of breathing
movements in utero into a sustained increase in ventilation in the adult. This ventilatory …

Development of the mammalian respiratory control system begins early in gestation and
does not achieve mature form until weeks or months after birth. A relatively long gestation …

Respiratory Physiology of Newborn Mammals: A Comparative Perspective emphasizes
common trends among mammalian species in an effort to extract general rules about both …

The carotid bodies are arterial chemoreceptors that are sensitive to blood P O2, P CO2 and
pH. They are the origin of reflexes that are crucial for maintaining P CO2 and pH in the …

The past decade has witnessed rapid progress in defining neural circuits and mechanisms
in the brain, responsible for regulation of the sympathetic nerve activity and cardiovascular …

There is considerable uncertainty regarding the oxygen saturation threshold below which
additional inspired oxygen should be given to infants with acute or chronic lung disease. In …

Apnoea and periodic breathing are the hallmarks of breathing for the infant who is born
prematurely. Sustained respiration is obtained through modulation of respiratory-related …

The cardiorespiratory control system undergoes functional maturation after birth. Until this
process is completed, the cardiorespiratory system is unstable, placing infants at risk for …