Polyvagal Theory. An erroneous theorization on a very important nervous circuit

Journal title PNEI REVIEW
Author/s Francesco Bottaccioli
Publishing Year 2022 Issue 2022/1
Language Italian Pages 13 P. 7-19 File size 196 KB
DOI 10.3280/PNEI2022-001002
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A critical analysis on the Stephen Porges̓ Polyvagal Theory foundations

Keywords: Vagus nerve, Autonomic nervous system organization, Autonomic nervous system evolution, Parasympathetic-sympathetic relationship, Hearth autonomic control, Inflammation autonomic control

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Francesco Bottaccioli, La Teoria Polivagale. Una teorizzazione sbagliata su un circuito nervoso di grande rilievo in "PNEI REVIEW" 1/2022, pp 7-19, DOI: 10.3280/PNEI2022-001002