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Potentiation and inhibition of ultrasonic vocalization of rat pups: regulation by social cues.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  9104550     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
Eight- and 11- to 12-day-old rat pups were tested in isolation and in the presence of an anesthetized adult under cold conditions. Pups of both ages reduced rates of ultrasonic vocalization (USV) when an adult was placed into the test cage, independent of whether the adult was their dam or an unrelated male. However, after removal of the dam, pups greatly increased their rates of USV over their first isolation period and in comparison with control pups. USV rates remained low after removal of the male. The temperature challenges faced by the pups in the two experimental conditions were the same. These phenomena are better explained by a hypothesis that postulates USV rate as being multiply determined, including by social cues, rather than a theory that considers thermal challenge only.
Authors:
H N Shair; J R Masmela; S A Brunelli; M A Hofer
Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Developmental psychobiology     Volume:  30     ISSN:  0012-1630     ISO Abbreviation:  Dev Psychobiol     Publication Date:  1997 Apr 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  1997-06-18     Completed Date:  1997-06-18     Revised Date:  2007-11-14    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  0164074     Medline TA:  Dev Psychobiol     Country:  UNITED STATES    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  195-200     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Department of Psychiatry Columbia College of Physicians and Surgeons, Columbia University, New York, NY, USA.
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Animals
Animals, Newborn
Behavior, Animal
Body Temperature Regulation / physiology
Male
Rats
Rats, Wistar
Social Behavior*
Ultrasonography*
Vocalization, Animal*
Grant Support
ID/Acronym/Agency:
MH 40430/MH/NIMH NIH HHS

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