[Motivational dependence of centrifugal "tuning" influences on taste receptors]

Biull Eksp Biol Med. 1988 Jun;105(6):644-6.
[Article in Russian]

Abstract

Bioelectrical activity was registered in the central sector of the glossopharyngeal nerve. The impulsation was processed on a specialized computer "ATAK-350" in the real-time regimen. Interval histogramms were made, based on the result of survey of 500 inter-impulse intervals. It has been established that during a 4-day food deprivation bimodal distribution of inter-impulse intervals takes place. The first maximum occurs within 10-15 ms, the second--within 190-200 ms. After the irritation of the stomach by the rubber balloon, containing 1.5-2.0 ml of water, monomolar distribution of inter-impulse intervals (with the maximum in the range of 55-60 ms) takes place. It is believed that specific motivating excitement is manifested not only in central structures, but also involves peripheral receptor structure and tunes them to accept adequate stimuli.

Publication types

  • Comparative Study
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Food Deprivation
  • Glossopharyngeal Nerve / physiology*
  • Male
  • Motivation*
  • Physical Stimulation
  • Rana temporaria
  • Sensory Receptor Cells / physiology*
  • Software
  • Stomach / physiology
  • Taste*
  • Time Factors
  • Tongue / innervation*