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center in the medulla, which controls tonic vagal discharge at rest. A rise in systemic<br />

arterial pressure stimulates the cardio inhibitory center, which in turn increases vagal<br />

tone, resulting in decreased cardiac rate and vasodilation. A decrease in systemic arterial<br />

pressure decreases stimulation <strong>of</strong> the cardio-inhibitory center, producing a decrease in<br />

vagal tone and an increased discharge from the sympathetic cardiac nerves, resulting in<br />

an increased cardiac rate and vasoconstriction [4]. The result is a negative feedback<br />

mechanism that is vital in maintaining proper oxygen transport in the face <strong>of</strong> external<br />

perturbations.

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