Biological Functions of Rat Ultrasonic Vocalizations, Arousal Mechanisms, and Call Initiation

This review summarizes all reported and suspected functions of ultrasonic vocalizations in infant and adult rats. The review leads to the conclusion that all types of ultrasonic vocalizations subserving all functions are vocal expressions of emotional arousal initiated by the activity of the reticul...

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Main Author: Stefan M. Brudzynski
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-05-01
Series:Brain Sciences
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3425/11/5/605