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=== Generic Neural Pathway for Sexual Behaviour===

=== Generic Neural Pathway for Sexual Behaviour===

* Under the influence of oestrogen, sensory inputs such as [[Reproductive_Behaviour_-_Pre-copulatory_Behaviour_- Anatomy & Physiology#Vomeronasal_Organ|olfaction]], [[Attractivity Behaviour - Anatomy & Physiology#Auditory_Signals|audition]], [[Attractivity Behaviour - Anatomy & Physiology#Visual_Signals|vision]] and [[Reproductive_Behaviour_-_Pre-copulatory_Behaviour_- Anatomy & Physiology#Tactile_Stimulation|tactility]] send neural messages to the [[Hypothalamus_- Anatomy & Physiology#Hypothalamus|hypothalamus]] .

* 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]] .

* Sensory afferent neurons synapse directly on neurons in the [[Hypothalamus_- Anatomy & Physiology#Hypothalamus|ventromedial and pre-optic hypothalamic regions]].

* Sensory afferent neurons synapse directly on neurons in the [[Hypothalamus_- Anatomy & Physiology#Hypothalamus|ventromedial and pre-optic hypothalamic regions]].

* These sensory inputs cause neurons in the hypothalamus to release behaviour specific peptides that serve as neurotransmitters.

* These sensory inputs cause neurons in the hypothalamus to release behaviour specific peptides that serve as neurotransmitters.

* Neurons in the midbrain synapse with neurons in the brain stem (medulla).

* Neurons in the midbrain synapse with neurons in the brain stem (medulla).

* Nervous signals are integrated in the medulla.

* Nervous signals are integrated in the medulla.

* From the medulla, nerve tracts extend to the spinal cord where nerves synapse with motor neurons that innervate muscles that cause [[Reproductive_Behaviour_-_Receptivity_Behaviour_- Anatomy & Physiology|lordosis]] and mounting.

* 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.

[[Category:Reproductive Behaviour]]

[[Category:Reproductive Behaviour]]