REGULATION OF BLOOD PRESSURE: INTERACTION BETWEEN VASCULAR, RENAL, AND NEUROHUMORAL MECHANISMS
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Blood pressure regulation; vascular resistance; renal mechanisms; neurohumoral control; cardiovascular physiology; hypertensionAbstract
Blood pressure regulation is a fundamental physiological process essential for maintaining adequate tissue perfusion and overall cardiovascular homeostasis. This regulation is achieved through the complex interaction of vascular, renal, and neurohumoral mechanisms that operate over different time scales. Vascular tone determines peripheral resistance, renal function controls blood volume, and neurohumoral systems provide rapid and long-term modulation of cardiovascular responses. This article reviews the integrated physiological mechanisms involved in blood pressure regulation, emphasizing the dynamic interplay between vascular, renal, and neurohumoral factors. Understanding these interactions is crucial for elucidating the pathophysiology of hypertension and developing effective preventive and therapeutic strategies.
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