The midbrain periaqueductal gray as an integrative and interoceptive neural structure for breathing
The periaqueductal gray (PAG) plays a critical role in autonomic function and behavioural responses to threatening stimuli. Recent evidence has revealed the PAG's potential involvement in the perception of breathlessness, a highly threatening respiratory symptom. In this review, we outline the...
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Elsevier
2019
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