ISSN:
1420-9071
Keywords:
Helix pomatia L
;
neural network
;
habituating and non-habituating neurons
;
interaction of neurotransmitters and peptides
;
FMRFamide
;
opiate peptides
;
morphine
;
ACh
;
5HT
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Biology
,
Medicine
Notes:
Summary InHelix pomatia L. the overlapping neuronal network was found to regulate the visceral functions (e.g. cardiorenal, respiratory and genital functions). The neural network is organized around the multifunctional interneurons, which take part in forming both afferent and efferent pathways. The interneurons are sensitive to a wide range of neurotransmitters or transmitter candidates including low molecular weight substances (ACh, 5HT, DA, octopamine, glutamate) and several oligopeptides. In this system both selection of information and modification of membrane properties (for example habituation) are carried out by a combination of simultaneously liberated active agents.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF01952211
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