The existence of co-transmitters of the sympathetic nervous system norepinephrine (NE) and ATP implies variations in the neuromodulator mechanisms of physiological processes. The role of ATP, as a transmitter of the peripheral part of sympathetic nervous system in the formation of thermoregulatory response is not clear. Whether ATP modulates any parameters of thermoregulatory response to cold; ...

BACKGROUND Perioperative hypothermia is common and results from anaesthesia-induced inhibition of thermoregulatory control. Hypothermia is blunted by baroreceptor unloading caused by positive end-expiratory pressure (PEEP), and is mediated by an increase in the vasoconstriction threshold. Premedication with clonidine impairs normal thermoregulatory control. We therefore determined the effect of...

Abstract Haemo-thermoregulatory response of twenty-six adult geese comprising 12 males and 14 females randomly allotted to four groups (Wallowed males, non-wallowed wallowed females) in a completely randomized design for seven weeks was evaluated. Wallowing done every alternate day. Respiratory rate (RR), rectal temperature (RT) pulse (PUR) were recorded. On days 1 49, blood samples (3mL/geese)...