Mediodorsal thalamus lesion increases paradoxical sleep in rats

Introduction: The mediodorsal thalamic nucleus has extensive connections with prefrontal cortex, which is considered as seat of cognition. It also receives connections from sleep-wakefulness regulating areas in the brainstem and hypothalamus. Decreased volume and degeneration...

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Main Authors: S N Sriji, Nasreen Akhtar, Hruda Nanda Mallick
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Brazilian Association of Sleep and Latin American Federation of Sleep Societies 2021-03-01
Series:Sleep Science
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Online Access:https://sleepscience.org.br/export-pdf/2908/v14n1a06.pdf