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Neuropeptide Control of Parental and Reproductive Behavior

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Behavioral Aspects of Neuroendocrinology

Part of the book series: Current Topics in Neuroendocrinology ((CT NEUROENDOCRI,volume 10))

Abstract

Maternal and sexual behavior are essential to the survival of species. The drive to copulate and to nurture young are among the most powerful of motivations. Rapid activation of these behaviors depends, in subprimate mammals, upon the gonadal steroid conditions associated with ovulation, spermatogenesis or parturition, and lactogenesis, i.e., when reproductive behaviors would be effective in the conception or nurturing of offspring. Initiation and maintenance of reproductive behaviors are also influenced by specific sensory stimuli. Like all motivated behaviors, maternal and sexual behaviors are inhibited by acute, high-intensity stressors.

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