Involvement of midbrain tectum neurokinin-mediated mechanisms in fear and anxiety

Electrical stimulation of midbrain tectum structures, particularly the dorsal periaqueductal gray (dPAG) and inferior colliculus (IC), produces defensive responses, such as freezing and escape behavior. Freezing also ensues after termination of dPAG stimulation (post-stimulation freezing). These def...

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Main Authors: J.C. Brenes, A.C. Broiz, G.S. Bassi, R.K.W. Schwarting, M.L. Brandão
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Associação Brasileira de Divulgação Científica 2012-04-01
Series:Brazilian Journal of Medical and Biological Research
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Online Access:http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0100-879X2012000400009&lng=en&tlng=en