Abstract
ABSTRACTThe supraoptic (SON) and paraventricular (PVN) nuclei of the hypothalamus contain magnocellular cells that secrete vasopressin (AVP) and oxytocin (OT), which are involved in water balance and cardiovascular function control, as well as in parturition and lactation. Previous studies from our laboratory have shown that a chemical stimulation of the SON or the PVN with L-glutamate (L…