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Intrinsic and extrinsic neural and neurohumoral control of the decapod heart

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The intra-cardiac nervous system of the decapod heart is composed of large and small ganglionic cells (LGCs and SGCs) and axons of extrinsic cardio-acceleratory and-inhibitory neurons (CAs and CIs). Candidate neurotransmitters for the neurons have been determined by pharmacological, cytochemical and immunocytochemical tests. SGCs may be cholinergic, LGCs and CAs are probably dopaminergic, and CIs are GABAergic. Serotonin and octopamine were cardio-excitatory neuromodulators of the heart. Proctolin, crustacean cardio-active peptide (CCAP), red pigment concentrating hormone (RPCH), and FMRFamide also had modulatory actions on the heart. Proctolin was the most potent peptide, which acted primary on the cardiac ganglion. Insect adipokinetic hormones had little effect on the heart.

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Yazawa, T., Kuwasawa, K. Intrinsic and extrinsic neural and neurohumoral control of the decapod heart. Experientia 48, 834–840 (1992). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02118416

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