Regulation of BP Flashcards
How does the body sense there has been a loss or addition to the blood volume?
Baroreceptors
Blood pressure = Mean Arterial Pressure =
CO X TPR = HR X SV X TPR
Normally the MAP is around?
93 mmHg
What are the 3 ways the blood pressure is regulated?
- Baroreceptor reflex
- Renin-Angiotensin-Aldosterone System (RAAS)
- ADH and ANP
Overall baroreceptor reflex pathway?
Detectors Afferent neural pathway Brainstem Efferent neural pathway Effectors - correct deviation from set point
Baroreceptors use _____ to detect change in stretch of artery walls
TRP channels
Where are the baroreceptors located?
- Carotid Sinus
2. Aortic Sinus
The carotid sinus sends afferents using what 2 nerves?
- CN 9
2. Sinus N. of Hering
The aortic sinus sends afferents using what 2 nerves?
- CN 10
2. Aortic nerve
Where in the brainstem do the carotid sinus and aortic sinus send their afferents?
Nucleus Tractus Solitarius
What do the the afferents at the NTS release?
Glutamate
Afferent neurons change their _____ to alter pressure
Firing rate
Afferent neurons are most responsive to the?
RATE of change in pressure
Decreased pressure causes what stretch and firing rate?
DECREASED
Increased pressure causes what stretch and firing rate?
INCREASED
With a decreased firing rate, what is the goal?
INCREASE PRESSURE
With an increased firing rate, what is the goal?
DECREASE PRESSURE
Which sinus has a higher threshold for activation, is less sensitive and less effected by decreases in pressure?
Aortic sinus
Where does the NTS send signals to coordinate sympathetic efferents?
Rostral ventrolateral medulla
Where does the NTS send signals to coordinate parasympathetic efferents?
Dorsal motor nucleus of vagus AND
Nucleus Ambiguus
What activates sympathetic activity?
DECREASED pressure and firing rate
What 2 things does activation of the sympathetic system do?
- Vasoconstriction - INCREASES TPR
2. Increases HR and contractility - INCREASES CO