Serotonergic stereotypy and sexual behavior in the rat: regulation by corticosterone

Both adrenalectomy and the adrenal hormone corticosterone have been shown to alter serotonergic type 2A (5-HT2A) receptor activity. 5-HT2A receptors mediate effects on both "wet dog shakes" (WDS) and sexual behavior in the rat. In the present series of experiments, the potential involve...

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Main Author: Hanson, Laura A.
Language:English
Published: 2009
Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/2429/4739