Learning and Physiological Regulation

摘要: Since Pavlov, physiologists have explained homeostasis - the regulation of bodily functions as action fixed negative feedback networks within individual organ systems. However, these standard explanations largely ignore mechanisms conditioning and learning. Drawing on work Western, East European, Russian physiologists, Barry R. Dworkin challenges traditional concepts argues that learning nervous system are essential to regulation. shows how, through experience, determine dynamic stability long-term heart rate, blood pressure, glucose, electrolytes, temperature. He "hard wired" do not adequately account for speed accuracy physiological adjustments, supports his contention with detailed analyses mathematical models how conditioned unconditioned reflexes interact. reviews a wealth research interoceptive conditioning, drug responses, visceral adjustment. Combining behavioral data analysis computer models, he synthesizes Pavlov W. B. Cannon in quantitative theory will interest researchers theorists medicine, physiology, neuroscience, biopsychology.