监测离散行为过程中的神经元活动：一种用于束缚水蛭的爬行、游泳和缩短装置。

Monitoring neuronal activity during discrete behaviors: a crawling, swimming and shortening device for tethered leeches.

作者信息

Baader A P, Kristan W B

机构信息

Department of Biology, University of California San Diego, La Jolla 92093-0322.

出版信息

J Neurosci Methods. 1992 Jul;43(2-3):215-23. doi: 10.1016/0165-0270(92)90031-8.

DOI:10.1016/0165-0270(92)90031-8

PMID:1405744

Abstract

An apparatus is described which facilities continuous electrophysiological recordings in segmental ganglia of leeches while the animal performs different behavioral patterns: crawling, swimming or shortening. Both the behaviors and neuronal recordings are monitored by a video camera system and can be evaluated simultaneously. The device is well suited to investigate questions of behavioral choice and neuronal decision-making mechanisms in these animals. It can also be modified to study the neural control of behavior in other aquatic animals, such as snails.

摘要

本文描述了一种装置，该装置能够在水蛭进行不同行为模式（爬行、游泳或收缩）时，对其节段神经节进行连续的电生理记录。行为和神经元记录均由摄像系统监控，并且可以同时进行评估。该装置非常适合研究这些动物的行为选择和神经元决策机制问题。它还可以进行改装，以研究其他水生动物（如蜗牛）行为的神经控制。