Abstract
The nervous system of both vertebrates and invertebrates possesses groups of cells which release hormones. During the past decade, considerable attention has been paid to the output mechanisms of these so-called neuroendocrine cells. Much less is known about the input. In a previous paper (Schadé and van Wilgen-burg 1970) we showed that neuroendocrine cells of a snail (Helix pomatia) responded to circulating steroids by either a decrease or an increase of the membrane potential and thus altered the firing rate.
This is a preview of subscription content, log in via an institution to check access.
Access this chapter
Tax calculation will be finalised at checkout
Purchases are for personal use only
Preview
Unable to display preview. Download preview PDF.
References
Schade, J. P. and Wilgenburg, H. van (1970): The influence of hormones on the unit firing of neurons. In: Influence of Hormones on the Nervous System. First International Congress of Psychoneuroendocrinology. (In press).
Schade, J. P. and Wilgenburg, H. van (1971): Electrophysiological aspects of neuroendocrine cells. Proaress in Brain Research. (In press).
Author information
Authors and Affiliations
Editor information
Editors and Affiliations
Rights and permissions
Copyright information
© 1973 Akadémiai Kiadó, Budapest, Hungary
About this chapter
Cite this chapter
Schadé, J.P., van Wilgenburg, H. (1973). Steroid Sensitivity of the Nervous System. In: Lissák, K. (eds) Hormones and Brain Function. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4684-2007-4_38
Download citation
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4684-2007-4_38
Publisher Name: Springer, Boston, MA
Print ISBN: 978-1-4684-2009-8
Online ISBN: 978-1-4684-2007-4
eBook Packages: Springer Book Archive