Defensive Nerves (IMAGE)

University of South Florida

Defensive Nerves

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A slice of the brainstem showing central projections of defensive nerves (red) into the medulla, where the nerves transmit signals to brainstem networks to control various involuntary functions like breathing, cough, swallowing, heart rate and blood pressure.

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University of South Florida

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