Potentiation of the action of the vagus nerve on the heart in severe hypoxia

Arterial hypoxia stimulates the peripheral chemoreceptors. Such stimulation can cause reflex slowing of the heart, particularly when secondary effects of increased ventilation are prevented. The bradycardia is mediated by the vagus nerves as it is abolished or greatly attenuated by vagotomy or admin...

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