The response of brainstem neurons to chemical activation of gastric sensory receptors.
Sensory receptors have been identified in the proximal stomach of the cat that respond to mechanical and chemical stimuli. The neurotransmitters or neuromodulators that underlie the brainstem excitatory responses initiated by gastric mechanical and chemical stimuli may provide a very important link in the control of obesity.
D000818:Animals; D001933:Brain Stem / Q000187:drug effects*; D002415:Cats; D005766:Gastrointestinal Contents; D009475:Neurons, Afferent / Q000187:drug effects*; D010812:Physical Stimulation; D011984:Sensory Receptor Cells / Q000187:drug effects / Q000502:physiology*; D012844:Sincalide / Q000494:pharmacology; D013268:Stimulation, Chemical; D013270:Stomach / Q000294:innervation*; D013373:Substance P / Q000494:pharmacology; D014630:Vagus Nerve / Q000187:drug effects*
D013373:Substance P; D012844:Sincalide