一种用于由猴子发声启动的压杆喂食任务的计算机控制系统。

A computerized control system for a bar-press feeding task initiated by monkey vocalization.

作者信息

Yamamoto T, Oomura Y, Nishino H, Aou S, Nakano Y

出版信息

J Neurosci Methods. 1985 May;13(3-4):281-94. doi: 10.1016/0165-0270(85)90076-7.

Abstract

Computerized control of a bar-press feeding task initiated by a monkey's vocalization was designed to study the motivational roles of brain regions in feeding behavior. In this paradigm, the monkey was required to vocalize in order to initiate the task and then press the bar 30 times to obtain the reward. A microcomputer was used to sense the vocalization and to control the task. Using this system, changes in single neuron activity in the orbitofrontal cortex and the lateral hypothalamic area preceding the time of the vocalization were observed. The entire system including interface and control program is described.

摘要

设计了由猴子发声启动的压杆喂食任务的计算机控制，以研究大脑区域在进食行为中的动机作用。在这个范式中，猴子需要发声以启动任务，然后压杆30次以获得奖励。使用微型计算机来感知发声并控制任务。利用这个系统，观察到发声前眶额皮质和下丘脑外侧区单个神经元活动的变化。描述了包括接口和控制程序在内的整个系统。