Castration modulates singing patterns and electrophysiological properties of RA projection neurons in adult male zebra finches

Castration modulates singing patterns and electrophysiological properties of RA projection neurons in adult male zebra finches

Castration can change levels of plasma testosterone. Androgens such as testosterone play an important role in stabilizing birdsong. The robust nucleus of the arcopallium (RA) is an important premotor nucleus critical for singing. In this study, we investigated the effect of castration on singing pat...

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Main Authors: Songhua Wang, Congshu Liao, Fengling Li, Shaoyi Liu, Wei Meng, Dongfeng Li
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: PeerJ Inc. 2014-04-01
Series:PeerJ
Subjects:
Castration
Testosterone
Birdsong
Robust nucleus of the arcopallium
Male zebra finches
Projection neurons
Online Access:https://peerj.com/articles/352.pdf

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