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− | == Sensitization ==
| + | <big><center>[[Reproductive System|'''BACK TO REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM''']]</center></big> |
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− | * Reproductive behaviour can only take place if the neurons in the [[Hypothalamus_- Anatomy & Physiology#Hypothalamus|hypothalamus]] have been sensitized to respond to sensory signals.
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− | === Male ===
| + | * Reproductive behaviour can only take place if the neurons in the [[Endocrine_System_-_Hypothalamus_-_Anatomy_%26_Physiology#Hypothalamus|hypothalamus]] have been sensitized to respond to sensory signals. |
− | | + | * In the male, testosterone is aromatized to oestradiol in the brain. Oestradiol promotes reproductive behaviour. |
− | * Testosterone is aromatized to oestradiol in the brain. Oestradiol promotes reproductive behaviour. | |
| * Testosterone is produced in small episodes every 4-6 hours. | | * Testosterone is produced in small episodes every 4-6 hours. |
− | * Relatively constant supply of testosterone, thus oestradiol, to the [[Hypothalamus_- Anatomy & Physiology#Hypothalamus|hypothalamus]] in the male. | + | * Relatively constant supply of testosterone, thus oestradiol, to the [[Endocrine_System_-_Hypothalamus_-_Anatomy_%26_Physiology#Hypothalamus|hypothalamus]]. |
− | * This allows the male to initiate reproductive behaviour at any time.
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− | === Female ===
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− | * Only experiences high oestradiol during the '''follicular phase'''.
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− | * Will only display sexual receptivity during oestrus.
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− | === Generic Neural Pathway for Sexual Behaviour===
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− | * Under the influence of oestrogen, sensory inputs such as [[Pre-copulatory Behaviour - Anatomy & Physiology#Vomeronasal_Organ|olfaction]], [[Attractivity Behaviour - Anatomy & Physiology#Auditory_Signals|audition]], [[Attractivity Behaviour - Anatomy & Physiology#Visual_Signals|vision]] and [[Pre-copulatory Behaviour - Anatomy & Physiology#Tactile_Stimulation|tactility]] send neural messages to the [[Hypothalamus_- Anatomy & Physiology#Hypothalamus|hypothalamus]] .
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− | * Sensory afferent neurons synapse directly on neurons in the [[Hypothalamus_- Anatomy & Physiology#Hypothalamus|ventromedial and pre-optic hypothalamic regions]].
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− | * These sensory inputs cause neurons in the hypothalamus to release behaviour specific peptides that serve as neurotransmitters.
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− | * Neurotransmitters act on neurons in the [[Midbrain_- Anatomy & Physiology|midbrain]].
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− | * Neurons in the midbrain serve as receiving zones for the peptides produced by [[Hypothalamus_- Anatomy & Physiology#Hypothalamus|hypothalamic neurons]].
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− | * [[Midbrain_- Anatomy & Physiology|Midbrain]] translated neuropeptide signals into a fast response.
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− | * Neurons in the midbrain synapse with neurons in the brain stem (medulla).
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− | * Nervous signals are integrated in the medulla.
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− | * From the medulla, nerve tracts extend to the spinal cord where nerves synapse with motor neurons that innervate muscles that cause [[Receptivity Behaviour - Anatomy & Physiology|lordosis]] and mounting.
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− | [[Category:Reproductive Behaviour]]
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