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[Central nervous system control for maximal alertness in danger].

B Folkow1

  • 1Fysiologiska institutionen, Göteborgs universitet.

Lakartidningen
|December 19, 1990
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The brain

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Area of Science:

  • Neuroendocrinology
  • Physiology
  • Behavioral Science

Context:

  • Organisms face environmental challenges requiring coordinated physiological responses.
  • Emotional neuro-hormonal patterns originate in the limbic-hypothalamic brain region.
  • These patterns involve behavioral, autonomic nervous, and hormonal systems.

Purpose:

  • To survey "emotional" neuro-hormonal response patterns.
  • To emphasize cardiovascular system adjustments during stress.
  • To discuss the relevance of these patterns in modern human society.

Summary:

  • Neuro-hormonal responses, involving behavior, autonomic, and hormonal systems, manage environmental stimuli.
  • Cardiovascular adjustments like "defense" and "defeat" reactions are conserved across species.
  • Modern symbolic challenges can trigger these ancient responses in humans.

Impact:

  • Chronic activation of these responses may lead to hypertension and atherosclerosis.
  • Understanding these reactions is crucial for preventing cardiovascular disorders.
  • Animal studies offer insights into complex systemic adjustments relevant to human health.

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