Investigation of long-term traces and memory mechanisms by polarization

Abstract

In experiments on cats alternate direct electrical stimulation of the motor and temporal cortex, together with polarization (2–6μa) of these regions in the intervals between combination of these stimuli, caused the fastest possible formation of connections between these regions, as reflected by a motor response to polarization alone. The character of the motor response and the frequency of its appearance during polarization correspond fully with observations during the action of the combined stimuli. No motor response occurs to stimulation of the temporal region alone or to the action of afferent stimuli.