Effects of subdiaphragmatic vagotomy on the acquisition of a radiation-induced conditioned taste aversion

Journal Article · Thu Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 1987 · Neurotoxicol. Teratol.; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1016/0892-0362(87)90073-0· OSTI ID:5933780

Hunt, W A; Rabin, B M; Lee, J

The effect of subdiaphragmatic vagotomy on the acquisition of a radiation-induced taste aversion was examined to assess the importance of the vagus nerve in transmitting information on the peripheral toxicity of radiation to the brain. Vagotomy had no effect on taste aversion learning, consistent with reports using other toxins. The data support the involvement of a blood-borne factor in the acquisition of taste aversion induced by ionizing radiation.

• Research Organization: Armed Forces Radiobiology Research Institute, Bethesda, MD
• OSTI ID: 5933780
• Journal Information: Neurotoxicol. Teratol.; (United States), Vol. 9:1
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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