OPIATE STIMULATION INCREASES EXPLORATION IN THE MOUSE

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KATZ, RJ
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[1] Mental Health Research Institute, University of Michigan Medical Center
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10.3109/00207457909147676
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Q189 [神经科学];
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071006 ;
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Adult male Swiss-Webster mice were injected with a low dose of morphine sulfate or vehicle and placed in an apparatus which allowed the assessment of exploratory behavior. Two measures of exploration (rearing, nose poking) were recorded during a single brief exposure. Both exploratory behaviors increased after drug treatment. This suggests opiate involvement in behavioral arousal, and more specifically, in exploratory behavior. © 1979 Informa UK Ltd All rights reserved: reproduction in whole or part not permitted.
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