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Major efferent projections of the hypothalamic orexin system comprise descending and ascending, dorsal and ventral pathways that terminate preferentially in aminergic, endocrine, and autonomic control centers in the hypothalamus, midbrain, brainstem, and spinal cord, as well as in limbic cortical and subcortical structures, including sqDtum, amygdala, thalamus,... 

The diffuse nature of orexinergic projections is consistent with combined patterns of expression of the two orexin receptors, which is widespread but differential and often complementary within and even outside the CNS. OX2Rs are found primarily in structures attributed to control of sleq)-wake functions, whereas OXIRs are more abundant in limbic structures controlling aspects of feeding, autonomic outflow, energy homeostasis, and to a lesser extent also REM-sleq). 

The so-called inferior group (B1-B4) projects mainly to brainstem nuclei, the head nuclei of some cranial nerves and the spinal cord. This means that these neurons are well placed for serving a key role in regulation of motor activity, autonomic function and nociception. In addition, there are numerous interconnections between the different... 

But what of the nature of the First Matter itself Jung says The basis of the opus, the prima materia, is one of the most famous secrets of alchemy. This is hardly surprising since it represents the unknown substance that carries the projection of the autonomous psychic content. 7 It is, as we stated before, omnipresent and the root substance of all forms. Oriental texts term it Akasha the alchemical texts of the Occident give it many names. Taoism, the alchemical practice of China, has the primal intuition that the universe must have some unborn origin (prima materia). This is given verbal form in the Tao Teh Ching, XXV ... 

Wind energy Wind turbines capture the energy from the wind to produce electricity. They have been developed for various purposes, from large groups of grid-connected wind turbines, wind farms, both onshore and offshore, to very small autonomous turbines used for battery charging or in combined wind-diesel projects for off-grid application. 

Besides the arterial baroreceptors, central projections from other inputs, for example cardiac mecha-no-receptors, chemo-receptors, pulmonary stretch receptors, and somatic inputs, are capable of influencing the controlling system and thereby the autonomic effectors. 

The midbrain (mesencephalon) is the top of the brain stem. The dorsal midbrain is the tectum, which is involved in eye movements and reflexive reactions to sensory stimuli. The mesencephalic reticular formation projects upward to the forebrain and is involved in arousal and attention. The periaqueductal gray area surrounds the cerebral aqueduct, and integrates analgesic, defensive/aggressive, sexual, and autonomic responses. The red nucleus and substantia nigra are important structures in motor function. 

The intermediate length systems include the tuberoinfundibular system, which projects from the arcuate and periventricular nuclei into the intermediate lobe of the pituitary and the median eminence. This system is responsible for the regulation of such hormones as prolactin. The inter hypothalamic neurons send projections to the dorsal and posterior hypothalamus, the lateral septal nuclei and the medullary periventricular group, which are linked to the dorsal motor nucleus of the vagus such projections may play a role in the effects of dopamine on the autonomic nervous system. 

The studies on allelopathy in Mexico were initiated in 1970 within the project entitled Recovery of Tropical Rain Forests, as a suggestion of its director. Dr. Arturo Gomez-Pompa, at the Institute of Biology of the National Autonomous University of Mexico. 

The underwater sensor platform is derived from the Fido explosives vapor sensor, originally developed under the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) Dog s Nose Program. The vapor sensor, whose operation is discussed in Chapters 7 and 9 and in other publications [7-9], was developed for the task of landmine detection. The underwater adaptation of the sensor is very similar to the vapor sensor. In the underwater implementation of the sensor, thin films of polymers are deposited onto glass or sapphire substrates. The emission intensity of these films is monitored as water (rather than air) flows past the substrate. If the concentration of TNT in the water beings to rise, the polymer will exhibit a measurable reduction in fluorescence intensity. The reduction in emission intensity is proportional to the concentration of target analyte in the water. Because the sensor is small, lightweight, and consumes little power, it proved to be ideal for deployment on autonomous platforms. 

During the expression of fear-related behaviors, the LA engages the central nucleus of the amygdala (CEA), which, as the principal output nucleus, projects to areas of the hypothalamus and brain stem that mediate the autonomic, endocrine, and behavioral responses associated with fear and anxiety (Schafe et al. 2001). The molecular and cellular mechanisms that underlie synaptic plasticity in amygdala-dependent learned fear is an area of very active investigation (Shumyatsky et al. 2002). Long-term potentiation (LTP) in the LA appears to be a critical mechanism for storing memories of the CS-US associa-... 

The biology of the monoamines is described in detail elsewhere. In simple terms, they facilitate transmission in neural pathways that originate in nuclei of the brainstem and have descending projections to the autonomic nervous system and widespread ascending projections to sites in the limbic system and cortex. These pathways modulate many aspects of behavioural function as well as anxiety responses. Of the three monoamines, the role of serotonin in anxiety is best understood, but the picture is complex as increased serotonergic activity may be anxiogenic or anxiolytic depending on the site of action (Bell and Nutt 1998). 

Oxytocin, a nine amino acid peptide, is synthesized primarily in the paraventricular and supraoptic (SON) nuclei of the hypothalamus, from which it is released to the general circulation through the posterior pituitary (Insel et ah, 1997). However, oxytocinergic fibers have also been found to project from the PVN to the limbic system and several autonomic centers in the brain stem. This central OT pool appears to be independent of pituitary OT release cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) and plasma OT responses to numerous stimuli are not correlated (Insel, 1997). Oxytocin and its analog (or partner) peptide vasopressin are found only in mammals. A related peptide, vasotocin, thought to be the evolutionary precedent of these peptides, is found in reptiles and birds. The first known actions of OT were its peripheral effects on the physiology of new mothers. In mammals, OT stimulates milk ejection and uterine contraction, essential aspects of maternal physiology (Insel et ah, 1997). 

LeDoux, Joseph E., Jiro Iwata, Piera Cicchetti, and Donald J. Reis. 1988. "Different Projections of the Central Amygdaloid Nucleus Mediate Autonomic and Behavioral Correlates of Conditioned Fear." Journal of Neuroscience 8 2517-29. 

FIGURE 8—12. Overactivity of norepinephrine neurons is associated with anxiety and may mediate the autonomic symptoms associated with anxiety, such as tachycardia, dilated pupils, tremor, and sweating. Shown here are hyperactive norepinephrine neurons with their axons projecting forward to the cerebral cortex from their cell bodies in the locus coeruleus. 

The enteric nervous system (see Chapter 6 Introduction to Autonomic Pharmacology) is composed of interconnected networks of ganglion cells and nerve fibers mainly located in the submucosa (submucosal plexus) and between the circular and longitudinal muscle layers (myenteric plexus). These networks give rise to nerve fibers that connect with the mucosa and deep muscle. Although extrinsic sympathetic and parasympathetic nerves project onto the submucosal and myenteric plexuses, the enteric nervous system can independently regulate gastrointestinal motility and secretion. Afferent fibers present in the mucosa and muscularis connect to cell bodies in the plexuses that mediate local reflexes. 

Further to the previous installations that were run in autonomous or grid-connected mode, a number of hydrogen production, storage and filling installations were realised in the EC project CUTE that operate from the grid running on Green certificates . 

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