Asymmetry in responsiveness of the hypothalamus of the female rat to estradiol

Edward J Roy; Diane M. Lynn

doi:10.1016/0031-9384(87)90219-8

Asymmetry in responsiveness of the hypothalamus of the female rat to estradiol

Edward J Roy, Diane M. Lynn

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Abstract

Asymmetry of function is an increasingly general principle of neuroanatomy, and right-left asymmetry has been observed in some neuroendocrine functions. We report that the right side of the hypothalamus of female rats is more responsive to estradiol than the left side of the hypothalamus for the induction of sexual receptivity. These results are consistent with previous suggestions that the left side of the hypothalamus is more sensitive to the defemininizing actions of neonatal hormones.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	267-269
Number of pages	3
Journal	Physiology and Behavior
Volume	40
Issue number	2
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/0031-9384(87)90219-8
State	Published - 1987

Keywords

Asymmetry
Estradiol
Hypothalamus
Lordosis
Sex behavior

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Experimental and Cognitive Psychology
Behavioral Neuroscience

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