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Cardiovascular Physiology
Qiang XIA (夏强), MD & PhD Department of Physiology Room C518, Block C, Research Building, School of Medicine Tel:
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Regulation of Cardiovascular Activities
Lecture Outline Nervous Regulation Humoral Regulation Autoregulation
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Nervous Regulation
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Innervation of cardiovascular system
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Nervous regulation of the circulation
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Cardiac mechanisms of norepinephrine
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Mechanisms of norepinephrine —increase Na+ & Ca2+ permeability
If , phase 4 spontaneous depolarization, autorhythmicity Ca2+ influx , phase 0 amplitude & velocity , conductivity Ca2+ influx , Ca2+ release , [Ca2+ ]i , contractility
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Asymmetrical innervation of sympathetic nerve
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Cardiac mechanisms of acetylcholine
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Mechanisms of acetylcholine —increase K+ & decrease Ca2+ permeability
K+ outward , |MRP| , phase 4 spontaneous depolarization , autorhythmicity Inhibition of Ca2+ channel, phase 0 amplitude & velocity , conductivity Ca2+ influx , [Ca2+ ]i , contractility
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Cardiac effect of parasympathetic stimulation
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Interaction of sympathetic and parasympathetic nerves
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Predominance of autonomic nerves
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Cardiovascular Center
A collection of functionally similar neurons that help to regulate HR, SV, and blood vessel tone
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Vasomotor center Located bilaterally mainly in the reticular substance of the medulla and of the lower third of the pons Vasoconstrictor area Vasodilator area Cardioinhibitor area – dorsal nuclei of the vagus nerves and ambiguous nucleus Sensory area – tractus solitarius
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Vasomotor center
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Higher cardiovascular centers
Reticular substance of the pons Mesencephalon Diencephalon Hypothalamus Cerebral cortex Cerebellum
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Baroreceptor Reflexes
Arterial baroreceptors Carotid sinus receptor Aortic arch receptor Afferent nerves (Buffer nerves) Cardiovascular center: medulla Efferent nerves: cardiac sympathetic nerve, sympathetic constrictor nerve, vagus nerve Effector: heart & blood vessels
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Baroreceptor neurons function as sensors in the homeostatic maintenance of MAP by constantly monitoring pressure in the aortic arch and carotid sinuses.
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Characteristics of baroreceptors:
Sensitive to stretching of the vessel walls Proportional firing rate to increased stretching Responding to pressures ranging from mmHg Receptors within the aortic arch are less sensitive than the carotid sinus receptors
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The action potential frequency in baroreceptor neurons is represented here as being directly proportional to MAP.
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i.e., reduce cardiac output
i.e., MAP is above homeostatic set point i.e., reduce cardiac output Baroreceptor neurons deliver MAP information to the medulla oblongata’s cardiovascular control center (CVCC); the CVCC determines autonomic output to the heart.
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Reflex pathway
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Typical carotid sinus reflex
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Physiological Significance
Maintaining relatively constant arterial pressure, reducing the variation in arterial pressure
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Humoral Regulation Vasoconstrictor agents Vasodilator agents
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Renin-angiotensin system
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Juxtaglomerular cell Renin
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Physiological effects of angiotensin II
Constricts resistance vessels Acts upon the adrenal cortex to release aldosterone Stimulates the release of vasopressin Facilitates norepinephrine release from sympathetic nerve endings Stimulates thirst centers within the brain
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Epinephrine & Norepinephrine
Sources Epinephrine---- adrenal medulla Norepinephrine---- sympathetic nerves
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Catecholamines Norepinephrine Epinephrine
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Effects Epinephrine Norepinephrine
Receptor a-adrenoceptor b-adrenoceptor Heart heart rate (in vitro) - (in vivo) cardiac output ± Vessels constriction (skin, visceral) relaxation (SM, liver) - total peripheral resistance ± Blood pressure systolic diastolic ± MAP Clinical application positive inotropic pressor agent agent
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A 23-year-old woman presents to your emergency service with an anaphylactic reaction after being stung by several bees. She complains of wheezing and shortness of breath. On examination, the client is in acute distress. BP is 98/56 mmHg, PR 110/min, RR 28/min, and temperature 98.7°F. She is immediately treated with supplemental oxygen. In treating this condition further, what drug is required most urgently? A Theophylline B Glucagon C Cimetidine D Methylprednisolone E Epinephrine
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Vasopressin (antidiuretic hormone, ADH)
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Endothelium-derived vasoactive substances
Vasodilator factors PGI2--prostacyclin EDRF, NO--endothelium-derived relaxing factor, nitric oxide EDHF--endothelium-dependent hyperpolarizing factor Vasoconstrictor factors Endothelin
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Atrial natriuretic peptide (ANP)
Produces natriuresis and diuresis Decreases renin release Reduces total peripheral resistance via vasodilatation Decreases heart rate, cardiac output
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Autoregulation Definition:
Intrinsic ability of an organ to maintain a constant blood flow despite changes in perfusion pressure, independent of any neural or humoral influences
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The End.
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