Possible optimization of respiratory controller sensitivity

Longobardo, Guy S.; Cherniack, Neil S.; Damokosh-Giordano, A.

doi:10.1007/bf02364661

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“…It allows adjustments in breathing to permit speaking, singing and other emotional expressions and is responsible for the immediate adjustments in respiratory motor output in response to changes in ventilatory mechanical impedance [1]. It is thought to act to optimize the operations of the thoracoabdominal pump so as to minimize the expenditure of energy during breathing while holding blood gases and acid-base balance as close as possible to desired levels [2,3]. Such volitional inputs arising from higher brain centers may also be important in enabling the respiratory controller to adjust ventilation to minimize uncomfortable or distressing breathing sensations [4].…”

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The Behavioral Control of Breathing: Sensory and Motor Aspects

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Cherniack²

2005

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Breathing movements are directed both reflexly by neurons in the medulla and pons and behaviorally through cortical and limbic neurons. The two modes of control have afferent and efferent interconnections and interact continuously but their relative influences shift considerably through the sleep-waking cycle. In an awaked state behavioral control prevents apnea and by itself is able to maintain normal blood gas tensions except during exercise above the anerobic threshold. During sleep the maintenance of breathing depends on input from chemoreceptors. If apnea should occur during sleep, this is regularly followed by arousal so as to return the control of breathing to the behavioral system.

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confidence: 99%