The vasomotor center (VMC) is a portion of the medulla oblongata that regulates blood pressure and other homeostatic processes. Vasomotor center is a fairly archaic term since this function relies not on a single brain structure (`center`) but rather represents a presympathetic network of interacting neurons PMID: 16760914. Upon increase in carb.....
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Type: Term Definitions: 1. diffuse area of the reticular formation in the lateral medulla containing neurons that control vascular tone; consists of separate vasodepressor and vasopressor areas.
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(va;zo-mo;tor) A cluster of nerve cell bodies in the medulla oblongata that controls the diameter of blood vessels. It is therefore important in regulating blood pressure.
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