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Midbrain Reticular Influences upon Single Neurons in Lateral Geniculate Nucleus

Tetsuro Ogawa

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The effect of electrical stimulation of the midbrain reticular formation upon patterns of discharge of single lateral geniculate neurons was studied. Data were processed by means of a 256-channel scaler analyzer. The rate of spontaneous discharge of geniculate neurons was raised by electrical stimulation of the reticular formation and their ability to respond to intermittent light was enhanced.

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Key concepts: Midbrain reticular formation, Geniculate, Midbrain, Reticular formation, Reticular connective tissue, Neuroscience, Reticular activating system, Stimulation