Abstract

This study set out to investigate presynaptic mechanisms underlying reactivity of command neurons inHelix pomatia defensive behavior under the effects of desglycine-arginine vasopressin, a vasopressin analog. Peptide perfusion was found to intensify accumulated EPSP in command neurons during stimulation of the nerve without affecting the monosynaptic connection between primary sensory and command neurons. It was concluded that parallel pathways exist for the spread of excitation from the periphery to command neurons. Properties of such pathways are described and neurons with similar properties are identified. It is in these same cells that long-term changes in spontaneous EPSP induced by application of the peptide were noted.

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