Neuroplasticity in the sparing or deterioration of function after early olfactory tract lesions.

摘要: Mating behavior in male hamsters depends on the sense of smell. Thus, complete transection lateral olfactory tract adults eliminates mating. If cut is made early life, however, mating spared. Partial section does not affect mating, but similar cuts neonate lead to impaired performance later life. Observed postsurgical rearrangements connections axons may explain both sparing and deterioration function.