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Prolactin Levels and Maternal Behavior Induced by Ultrasonic Vocalizations of the Rat Pup.

Year: 2001

Type: article

Abstract: The relationship among ultrasonic vocalization (USV), prolactin and maternal behavior was investigated in lactating rat mothers and their pups. The lactating mother had a cannula inserted into the external jugular vein, and was exposed to USVs emitted from a pup immediately. Changes of prolactin and maternal behavior were determined. Prolactin increased dramatically during exposure to USVs, when maternal search, retrieving and nest building behavior appeared significantly. These results suggested that the relationship among USV, prolactin and maternal behavior was included in communication between lactating mother and pup.

Source: EXPERIMENTAL ANIMALS

DOI: 10.1538/expanim.50.307

Authors: Haruo HASHIMOTO, Toru R. SAITO, Sen-ichi FURUDATE, Kazuaki W. TAKAHASHI

Institution: Kitasato University

Language: English

Topic: Neuroendocrine regulation and behavior

Subfield: Social Psychology

Field: Psychology

Domain: Social Sciences

Open Access status: bronze

OpenAlex ID: W2013273545

FWCI: 1.642

Cites: 16

Cited by: 67

Related to: 10