Taste pathways in rat brainstem

R. Norgren, C. M. Leonard

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    Abstract

    By means of a combination of electrophysiological and anatomical procedures, the projections of the anterior portion of the solitary nucleus were traced to the parabrachial nuclei in the pons, structures hitherto not considered to be included in the taste pathway. Responses to taste stimuli were recorded from this pontine area. Lesions in the pontine taste area resulted in degeneration of fibers reaching the lingual area in the thalamus.

    Original languageEnglish (US)
    Pages (from-to)1136-1139
    Number of pages4
    JournalScience
    Volume173
    Issue number4002
    DOIs
    StatePublished - 1971

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