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. 1979;39(2):97-107.

A system of command neurons in snail's escape behavior

P M Balaban
  • PMID: 484272

A system of command neurons in snail's escape behavior

P M Balaban. Acta Neurobiol Exp (Wars). 1979.

Abstract

Intracellular stimulation of each of the nine identified neurons released a specific withdrawal reactions. These cells fire in response to strong tactile, light and thermal stimuli releasing escape behavior, and are assumed to be command neurons.

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