[Experimental studies of the role of the adrenergic system in the development of bioelectric response of the retina and visual cortex. III. Effect of adrenaline on the ERG and VEP in rabbits].

The influence of adrenalin on the electroretinogram and visual evoked potentials in rabbit were checked. After application of adrenalin the ERG showed a flattening of the a-wave and an increase of the b-wave amplitude and of oscillating potentials. One observed also a reduction of the A and B peaks and an increase of the C-wave in visual evoked potentials. On the basis of the results obtained the author discusses the role of the adrenergic system in the formation of the bioelectric response of the retina and visual cortex.