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Autoregulation
in the Brain
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1)
Myogenic response of cerebral arteries acts to
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maintain nearly
constant blood pressure.
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h b.p. à vasoconstriction to reduce blood flow
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2)
Sensitivity to carbon dioxide and lowered pH
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h CO2 à vasodilation to flush
CO2 through
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hh CO2 à vasoconstriction to
protect brain.
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