Natrus L. Neuronal organization of the cortico-hypothalamic connections as a functional basis of emotional and motivation behavior (electrophisiological investigation)

Object of research: neurons in the rostral hypothalamus were studied in 19 cats. The purpose of research: using electrophysiological methods to investigate mechanisms of interrelation between different cortical areas and hypothalamic nucleus, and to determine the basis of integrative the function of the hypothalamic neurons. Theoretical results and novelty: author has proposed new principes of explanation the interrelationships between limbic cortical areas and hypothalamic zones participating in emotional and motivated behavior control. Practical results and novelty: the date obtained may be considered a basis for interpretation the pathogenesis of some diseases developed as a result of cortical areas injuries and mental diseases. Subject and degree of introduction: new technical approaches; applied in studying some problems of the central and vegetative nervous system. Efficiency of introduction: to obtain new knowledge. Sphere of use: neurophysiological laboratories, physiology departments in higher school institutions; departments of nervous diseases; departments of psychiatry.