Spontaneous activity of neurones of nucleus reticularis thalami in freely moving cats

• Published in: The Journal of physiology Vol. 210; no. 3; pp. 651 - 667
• Main Authors: Mukhametov, L. M., Rizzolatti, G., Tradardi, V.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: England The Physiological Society 01.10.1970
• Subjects: Action Potentials; Animals; Cats

1. Fifty-four neurones of the caudal part of the nucleus reticularis thalami (nuc. ret.) were recorded during different phases of sleep and wakefulness in unanaesthetized freely moving cats. 2. During wakefulness the activity of the neurones was characterized by a continuous, well-spaced discharge....