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Role of neurotransmitters in coordination of male sexual behavior

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The review considers the published data and the results obtained by the author on the role of monoamines (serotonin, dopamine, and noradrenaline) in the control of male sexual behavior. In the above respect, the central mechanisms of action of the neurotransmitters are discussed.

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Gladkova, A.I. Role of neurotransmitters in coordination of male sexual behavior. Neurophysiology 32, 57–61 (2000). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02515169

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Keywords

  • sexual behavior
  • hypothalamus
  • neurotransmitters
  • adrenoreceptors
  • nialamide
  • haloperidol