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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Main Authors: Faull, O, Subramanian, H, Ezra, M, Pattinson, K
Format: Journal article
Published: Elsevier 2019