Characterization of synaptically connected nuclei in a potential sensorimotor feedback pathway in the zebra finch song system.

Birdsong is a learned behavior that is controlled by a group of identified nuclei, known collectively as the song system. The cortical nucleus HVC (used as a proper name) is a focal point of many investigations as it is necessary for song production, song learning, and receives selective auditory in...

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Main Authors: Shayna M Williams, Alexis Nast, Melissa J Coleman
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2012-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC3285214?pdf=render