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. 1958 Dec 26;128(3339):1626-7.
doi: 10.1126/science.128.3339.1626.

Hypothalmic lesions and sexual behavior in the female rat

T LAW, W MEAGHER

Hypothalmic lesions and sexual behavior in the female rat

T LAW et al. Science. .

Abstract

This study reports selective effects on the mating pattern of the female rat of partial destruction of the hypothalamus. Independent neural control of the ovarian cycle and of the mating response are demonstrated. Both depressed and augmented female sexual activity are reported.

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