Title: Chapter 15 Discussion of the paper by Ronald Dubner: The effect of behavioral state on the sensory processing of nociceptive and non‐nociceptive information
Abstract: This chapter discusses the effect of behavioral state on the sensory processing of nociceptive and non-nociceptive information. Movements generate peripheral inputs that guide ongoing behavior. Activation of voluntary movement mechanisms in the central nervous system may modulate central sensory transmission. Motivationally significant environmental stimuli selectively modify the sensory processing in several sensory systems. Some neurons that respond to sensory stimuli appear to encode behavioral state. The chapter presents the nature and degree of modulation of excitability of medullary dorsal horn cells and emphasizes the observation that wide dynamic range or multireceptive neurons encode stimulus intensity within the noxious range. It is also presented that the marked alteration in the activity of some of the dorsal horn cells is related specifically to the behavioral task required in the animal.
Publication Year: 1988
Publication Date: 1988-01-01
Language: en
Type: book-chapter
Indexed In: ['crossref']
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