The relation between amygdaloid nucleus in rats and pain modulation / 中国应用生理学杂志
Chinese Journal of Applied Physiology
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(6): 265-268, 2003.
Article
in Chinese
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| ID: wpr-333780
ABSTRACT
<p><b>AIM</b>To research the influence of noxious stimuli on the electric activities of pain-related neurons in several subnuclei of Amygdaloid Nucleus in rats.</p><p><b>METHODS</b>Trains of the electric impulses applied to the sciatic nerve were used as noxious stimuli. The discharges of neurons were channeled off by glass microelectrode.</p><p><b>RESULTS</b>Pain-related neurons existed in several subnuclei of Amygdaloid Nucleus. When the noxious stimuli were administered the frequency of discharges of pain-excited neurons (PEN) was increased while the frequency of pain-inhibited neurons (PIN) was decreased to the lowest level. The electric activities of PEN and PIN were matched with each other. Intraperitoneal injection of morphine (10 mg/kg) antagonized the effects of noxious stimuli on the pain-related neurons.</p><p><b>CONCLUSION</b>Several subnuclei of Amygdaloid Nucleus play an essential role in perceiving, integrating and transmitting the pain impulses. They are a part of the central nervous system in which pain information is controlled and managed.</p>
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Main subject:
Physiology
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Nociceptors
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Rats, Wistar
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Electrophysiology
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Amygdala
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Neurons
Limits:
Animals
Language:
Chinese
Journal:
Chinese Journal of Applied Physiology
Year:
2003
Type:
Article
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