Startle amplitude and fear in an acoustic startle paradigm: lesions to the brachium of the inferior colliculus or the lateral tegmental tract.

作者: Robert N. Leaton , Frederic H. Brucato

DOI: 10.1037//0735-7044.115.2.477

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摘要: In 2 experiments, startle amplitude and stimulus-induced freezing (an index of fear) were measured in an acoustic response (ASR) paradigm rats. Lesions to lateral tegmental tract (LTG), a pathway medial brachium the inferior colliculus (BIC), significantly decreased produced persistent 5-fold increase ASR compared with sham-operated controls. BIC increased both (2-fold) freezing. Neither nor LTG lesions affected when was elicited by brief footshock stimulus. Characteristics lesion effects tested manipulations interstimulus interval, stimulus intensity, prepulse inhibition. The data suggest (a) ascending that carries fear-inducing dimensions (b) descending provides tonic inhibition sensory input circuitry.

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