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Physiol Behav

Title:		Estrous synchrony: modulation of ovarian cycle length by female pheromones
Author(s):		McClintock MK;
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Journal Title:		Physiol Behav
Year:		1984
Volume:		32
Issue:		5
Page Number:		701 - 705
DOI:		10.1016/0031-9384(84)90181-1
ISSN/ISBN:		0031-9384 (Print) 0031-9384 (Linking)
Abstract:		"Airborne chemosignals from different phases of the rat's estrous cycle had opposing effects on the timing of the estrous cycle which were consistent with a coupled oscillator model of ovarian synchrony. Preovulatory odors shortened or phase advanced the ovarian cycle, whereas ovulatory odors lengthened or phase delayed the cycle"
Keywords:		"Animals *Estrus Female Ovary/*physiology Pheromones/*physiology Posture Pregnancy Rats Rats, Inbred Strains Reflex/physiology Sexual Behavior, Animal/physiology Time Factors;"
Notes:		"MedlineMcClintock, M K eng R23AGO2408/AG/NIA NIH HHS/ Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S. Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S. 1984/05/01 Physiol Behav. 1984 May; 32(5):701-5. doi: 10.1016/0031-9384(84)90181-1"