Interaction of the Respiration Control System and Sympathoadrenal System during Adaptation to Intermittent Hypoxia

A study of the functioning of the respiratory system and sympathoadrenal system (SAS) after adaptation to intermittent hypoxia in humans of different ages is described. Considering our own findings and published data, the author discusses the possible mechanisms mediating modifications of the respiratory function and regulating the SAS activity during adaptation to hypoxia. A key role of the carotid glomuses in the modulation of the functional parameters of external respiration and SAS under conditions of hypoxic adaptation is emphasized.