The neurohypophysial hormone arginine vasopressin (AVP) is essential for a wide range of
physiological functions, including water reabsorption, cardiovascular homeostasis, hormone …

Startle is a fast response to sudden, intense stimuli and probably protects the organism from
injury by a predator or by a blow. The acoustic startle response (ASR) of mammals is …

Rationale: Sensorimotor gating of the startle reflex can be assessed across species, using
similar stimuli to elicit similar responses. Prepulse inhibition (PPI), a measure of …

This review describes the neuronal mechanisms underlying the mediation and modulation
of the acoustic startle response (ASR) in rats. The combination of anatomical, physiological …

Certain animal models can greatly enhance our understanding of the neurobiology of
schizophrenia and can be used to predict the antipsychotic activity of compounds. Prepulse …

The prefrontal cortex (PFC) has long been known to be involved in the mediation of complex
behavioral responses. Considerable research efforts are directed towards refining the …

Orienting is the gateway to attention, the first step in processing stimulus information. This
volume examines these initial stages of information intake, focusing on the sensory and …

Asperger's syndrome (an autistic disorder) is characterized by stereotyped and obsessional
behaviours, and pervasive abnormalities in socio‐emotional and communicative behaviour …

OBJECTIVE: Information processing, inhibitory, and gating deficits in human and animal
model studies of schizophrenia are demonstrated by using prepulse inhibition of the startle …

Sensorimotor gating of the startle reflex can be studied in humans and laboratory animals
using measures of prepulse inhibition (PPI) of the startle reflex. PPI is reduced in patients …