Role played by periaqueductal gray neurons in parasympathetically mediated fear bradycardia in conscious rats
Freezing, a characteristic pattern of defensive behavior elicited by fear, is associated with a decrease in the heart rate. Central mechanisms underlying fear bradycardia are poorly understood. The periaqueductal gray (PAG) in the midbrain is known to contribute to autonomic cardiovascular adjustmen...
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Format: | Online |
Language: | English |
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John Wiley and Sons Inc.
2016
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Online Access: | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4923232/ |