Electrophysiological and behavioral effects of electrical stimulation of the raphe nuclei in cats

Barry L. Jacobs, Regan Asher, William C. Dement

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Abstract

Electrical stimulation of n. raphe dorsalis in adult cats produced the following effects: (1) suppression of ponto-geniculate-occipital cortex (PGO) waves during REM sleep; (2) mild arousal and orienting responses; and, (3) suppression of feeding in an animal deprived of food for three days. Contrary to these effects, stimulation of n. raphe pontis and magnus triggered the occurrence of PGO waves, produced no arousal and failed to suppress the feeding of food deprived animals. No synchronogenic or sleep-inducing effects were produced by stimulation of any of these raphe nuclei. Stimulation of the midbrain reticular formation produced responses similar to those seen following dorsalis stimulation.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)489-495
Number of pages7
JournalPhysiology and Behavior
Volume11
Issue number4
DOIs
StatePublished - Oct 1973

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Experimental and Cognitive Psychology
  • Behavioral Neuroscience

Keywords

  • Cats
  • Electrical stimulation
  • Feeding
  • PGOs
  • Raphe
  • Sleep

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