Stress-induced changes in the function of the parasympathetic nervous system are mimicked by blocking GABA in the cns of the cat

The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of blockade of receptors for γ-aminobutyric acid (GABA) in the forebrain, on vagal activity to the stomach and heart. This was done by injecting bicuculline (50 μg) into the lateral ventricle of the brain and restricting the drug to the forebrain...

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