ISSN:
1432-1106
Keywords:
Visual vestibular interaction
;
onflicting sensory stimulation
;
Vestibular nuclei activity
;
Rats
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Medicine
Notes:
Summary Sixty-two of 95 units within the vestibular nuclei of 24 hooded, Long-Evans rats were found to respond to both linear accelerations on a parallel swing and to linear movements of the visual field. The addition of visual clues during periods of linear accelerations produced a phase shift in the majority of the units towards the maximal acceleration of the animal, and an increase in the peak activity during the periods of maximal acceleration. Conflicting visual-vestibular stimulation resulted in reduced directional sensitivity and lower rates of firing in visually sensitive units.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00236641
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