Cardio-respiratory effects of systemic neurotensin injection are mediated through activation of neurotensin NTS1 receptors

Activation of neurotensin NTS1receptors: ► Midcervical vagal NTS1 receptors are responsible for respiratory rate changes. ► Carotid body and central NTS1 receptors mediate tidal volume increase. ► Extra vagal peripheral and central NTS1 receptors induce blood pressure decrease.170