The ventromedial nucleus of the hypothalamus and the hormonal arousal of sexual behaviors in the female rat

Dana Mathews; David A. Edwards

doi:10.1016/0018-506X(77)90019-8

The ventromedial nucleus of the hypothalamus and the hormonal arousal of sexual behaviors in the female rat

Dana Mathews, David A. Edwards

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Abstract

Bilateral lesions of the ventromedial nucleus of the hypothalamus interfered with the estrogenic induction of sexual receptivity in the female rat, but seemingly did not affect the ability of female rats to show lordosis following combined stimulation with estrogen and progesterone. In addition, ventromedial hypothalamic lesions did not affect the ability of females to show male-like sexual activity in response to exogenous androgenic stimulation.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	40-51
Number of pages	12
Journal	Hormones and Behavior
Volume	8
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/0018-506X(77)90019-8
State	Published - Feb 1977
Externally published	Yes

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Endocrinology
Endocrine and Autonomic Systems
Behavioral Neuroscience

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The ventromedial nucleus of the hypothalamus and the hormonal arousal of sexual behaviors in the female rat

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