Effects of Subdiaphragmatic Vagotomy on the Acquisition of a Radiation-Induced Conditioned Taste Aversion

Abstract

The effect of subdiaphragmatic vagotomy on the acquisition of a radiation-induced taste aversion was examined to assess the importance of the vagus nerve in transmitting information on the peripheral toxicity of radiation to the brain. Vagotomy had no effect on taste aversion learning, consistent with reports using other toxins. The data support the involvement of a blood-borne factor in the acquisition of taste aversion induced by ionizing radiation. Keywords: Ionizing radiation; Conditioned taste aversion; Vagotomy; Nerve transmission; Reprints.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 1987
Accession Number
ADA183604

Entities

People

  • Bernard M. Rabin
  • J. Jack Lee
  • Walter A. Hunt

Organizations

  • Armed Forces Radiobiology Research Institute

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Acquisition
  • Analysis Of Variance
  • Anesthesia
  • Blood
  • Body Weight
  • Brain
  • Brain Stem
  • Gastrointestinal System
  • Ionizing Radiation
  • Learning
  • Nerve Transmission
  • Nerves
  • Neural Pathways
  • Radiation
  • Statistical Analysis
  • Vagus Nerve
  • Visual Inspection

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