[The neuroendocrine functions and behavior of dogs after corticoliberin administration into the caudate nucleus].

Within 30-60 min after corticoliberin administration into the dog caudate nucleus, a considerable activation of hypophyseal-adrenocortical system occurred. The motor behavior of the dogs also changed as well as their orienting behaviour, emotional tension, their blood pressure being elevated. Along with its effect on the adrenocortical function, corticoliberin seems to activate behavioural as well as vegetative processes by means of a direct action upon the caudate nucleus' neurons.