Cardiovascular centre
Cardiovascular Centre
The Cardiovascular Centre (pronounced: car-dee-o-vas-cu-lar cen-tre) is a part of the human brain that regulates the rate and force of the heartbeat and the diameter of blood vessels. Its precise location is in the medulla oblongata, which is a part of the brainstem.
Etymology
The term "Cardiovascular Centre" is derived from the Greek words 'kardia' meaning heart, 'vasculum' meaning little vessel, and the Latin word 'centrum' meaning center.
Function
The Cardiovascular Centre is responsible for the regulation of blood pressure. It achieves this by altering the strength and speed of the heart's contractions and the diameter of the blood vessels, in response to signals received from baroreceptors in the walls of the arteries.
Related Terms
- Baroreceptor: A sensor located in the blood vessels that detects changes in blood pressure.
- Medulla Oblongata: The lower half of the brainstem, containing the Cardiovascular Centre.
- Brainstem: The posterior part of the brain, continuous with the spinal cord.
- Blood Pressure: The pressure of the blood in the circulatory system.
- Heartbeat: A single cycle of contraction and relaxation of the heart.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Cardiovascular centre
- Wikipedia's article - Cardiovascular centre
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