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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Main Authors: Koba, Satoshi, Inoue, Ryo, Watanabe, Tatsuo
Format: Online
Language:English
Published: John Wiley and Sons Inc. 2016
Online Access:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4923232/