Behavioral inhibition as modified by melanocyte-stimulating hormone (MSH) and light-dark conditions

Curt A. Sandman; Abba J. Kastin; Andrew V. Schally

doi:10.1016/0031-9384(71)90012-6

Behavioral inhibition as modified by melanocyte-stimulating hormone (MSH) and light-dark conditions

Curt A. Sandman, Abba J. Kastin, Andrew V. Schally

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Abstract

MSH was administered to rats tested with a passive avoidance response (PAR) at the peak (one hour after dark) and lowest (in the middle of the light period) level of activity. MSH treatment significantly inhibited the PAR in the dark period. For all animals, inhibition of response was intricately related to phase of activity. This implies an effect on memory and/or the expression of fear.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	45-48
Number of pages	4
Journal	Physiology AND Behavior
Volume	6
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/0031-9384(71)90012-6
State	Published - Jan 1971
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

Behavioral inhibition
Light-dark
Melanocyte-stimulating hormone

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Physiology (medical)
Behavioral Neuroscience

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Behavioral inhibition as modified by melanocyte-stimulating hormone (MSH) and light-dark conditions

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