Modulation of feeding and drinking by dopamine in caudate and accumbens nuclei in rats.
Indian J Exp Biol
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1993 Sep; 31(9): 750-4
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ABSTRACT
Injection of dopamine (DA) into accumbens and caudate nuclei facilitates a dose-dependent increase in food and water intake, whereas administration of spiperone (SP), a central D2-receptor antagonist suppresses DA-facilitated food and water intake. Bilateral lesions of nucleus accumbens and caudatus result in a sustained and significant decrease in food and water intake. The results suggest that DA is a neurotransmitter involved in feeding and drinking behavior in accumbens and caudate nuclei and this effect is mediated by central D2 receptors.
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Ratos
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Espiperona
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Masculino
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Dopamina
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Núcleo Caudado
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Ratos Wistar
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Ingestão de Líquidos
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Ingestão de Alimentos
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Animais
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Núcleo Accumbens
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Inglês
Revista:
Indian J Exp Biol
Ano de publicação:
1993
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