[Role of retinal projections to the rostral thalamus in the perception of stationary objects in frogs]

Fiziol Zh SSSR Im I M Sechenova. 1980 Jan;66(1):28-33.
[Article in Russian]

Abstract

The round of stationary obstacles demanding localizing and definition of objects, was restored within 12--17 days after cutting of both optic nerves in Rana temporaria. Electrophysiological data indicated the restoration of connection between the retina and rostral thalamic nuclei by this time. The on-type impulse reactions to light stimuli in retinal ganglionic cell endings were observed. Retino-tectal connections were still disrupted. The role of retino-diencephalic projections in organization of the frog visually guided behaviour, is discussed.

Publication types

  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Anura
  • Female
  • Male
  • Mesencephalon / physiology
  • Optic Nerve / physiology
  • Optic Nerve Injuries
  • Rana temporaria
  • Regeneration
  • Retina / physiology*
  • Superior Colliculi / physiology
  • Thalamic Nuclei / physiology*
  • Visual Pathways / physiology
  • Visual Perception / physiology*