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Excitability in a cortical representation of a foreleg was determined during elaboration of transswitching in dogs in three variations depending upon the stimulus used as a Conditioned stimulus (CS). If the flexor reaction to direct stimulation of the motor cortex was used as a CS, excitability changes of opposite signs appeared in the cortical representation of the foreleg, the threshold of flexion decreased in the alimentary situation and increased in the defense situation. Such changes in excitability were observed during instrumental conditioned transswitching. If subthreshold stimulation of the motor cortex was used as the CS, the threshold of flexion increased in both situations in approximately equal degree.
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Davydova, K.V. Changes in excitability in motor cortex (representation of foreleg) of the dog depending on signal signification of flexor reaction during elaboration of trans switching. Pav. J. Biol. Sci. 18, 83–87 (1983). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF03001859
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