Contribution of single unit analysis in insects to an understanding of olfactory function

摘要: The olfactory pathway of the American cockroach is described from antennal receptor input to protocerebral output neurons. Based upon new and reviewed electrophysiological, neuroanatomical fine structural data, connections projections individually identified cells central neurons are demonstrated. On basis investigation input-output functions such units modes neural coding naturally occurring complex odor stimuli their constituents proposed for first two stages pathway. role discussed at a functional-neuroanatomical level. A few data added descending moths.