Annals ofMedical Physiology

Volume: 7 - Number: 80 - December 15, 2007

Outstanding

Point:Counterpoint: Cardiovascular variability is/is not an index of autonomic control of circulation

Modulation of upper airway muscle activities by bronchopulmonary afferents

Central pathways of pulmonary and lower airway vagal afferents

Reflexes from the lungs and airways: historical perspective

Articles

Medullary lateral tegmental field neurons influence the timing and pattern of phrenic nerve activity in cats

Efficacy of 3 days/wk resistance training on myofiber hypertrophy and myogenic mechanisms in young vs. older adults

Role of nitric oxide in the regulation of digital pulse volume amplitude in humans

Cerebellar fastigial nuclei activity during blood pressure challenges

Postfatigue potentiation of the paralyzed soleus muscle: evidence for adaptation with long-term electrical stimulation training

Sexual dimorphism of the intracellular heat shock protein 72 response

Activation of signaling pathways and regulatory mechanisms of mRNA translation following myocardial ischemia-reperfusion

Steep head-down tilt has persisting effects on the distribution of pulmonary blood flow

Preserved autonomic function in amenorrheic athletes

Function of cGMP-Dependent Protein Kinases as Revealed by Gene Deletion

Highlighted topics

Modulation of upper airway muscle activities by bronchopulmonary afferents

Central pathways of pulmonary and lower airway vagal afferents

Reflexes from the lungs and airways: historical perspective

Na+-K+-2Cl– cotransporters and Cl– channels regulate citric acid cough in guinea pigs

Mediator mechanisms involved in TRPV1 and P2X receptor-mediated, ROS-evoked bradypneic reflex in anesthetized rats

Components and mechanisms of thermal hyperpnea

Mechanisms for the control of respiratory evaporative heat loss in panting animals

Thermal effects of whole head submersion in cold water on nonshivering humans

Point-counterpoint

Point:Counterpoint: Cardiovascular variability is/is not an index of autonomic control of circulation

Point-counterpoint comments

Lactic acid accumulation is an advantage/disadvantage during muscle activity

Cardiovascular variability is/is not an index of autonomic control of circulation