Carotid sinus reflex acting upon shivering.

Shivering is regarded as an important process for chemical regulation of body temperature. Attempts have been made by many investigators to find out the cause of shivering in the function of the therrnoregulatory center. On the other hand, Takagi1) reported in his study of skin pressure reflexes that shivering was inhibited by pressure applied to the skin and augmented by touch. These facts suggest that shivering may be controlled by peripheral nerves. As a part of studies upon the reflex control of shivering, investigation was made on action from the carotid sinus.