The inactivation of the basolateral nucleus of the rat amygdala has an anxiolytic effect in the elevated T-maze and light/dark transition tests

The inactivation of the basolateral nucleus of the rat amygdala has an anxiolytic effect in the elevated T-maze and light/dark transition tests

Pharmacological evidence indicates that the basolateral nucleus of the amygdala (BLA) is involved in the mediation of inhibitory avoidance but not of escape behavior in the elevated T-maze test. These defensive responses have been associated with generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) and panic disorder...

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Main Authors: C.H. Bueno, H. Zangrossi Jr., M.B. Viana
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Associação Brasileira de Divulgação Científica 2005-11-01
Series:Brazilian Journal of Medical and Biological Research
Subjects:
Muscimol
Generalized anxiety disorder
Panic disorder
Amygdala
Elevated T-maze
Light/dark transition test in the rat
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