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Neurosci Biobehav Rev

Title:		Neurobehavioral evidence for the involvement of the vomeronasal system in mammalian reproduction
Author(s):		Wysocki CJ;
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Journal Title:		Neurosci Biobehav Rev
Year:		1979
Volume:		3
Issue:		4
Page Number:		301 - 341
DOI:		10.1016/0149-7634(79)90015-0
ISSN/ISBN:		0149-7634 (Print) 0149-7634 (Linking)
Abstract:		"Jacobson's organ of the vomeronasal system is found in every order of mammals with the possible exception of Cetacea. The equivocal evidence claiming a vestigial or absent organ in humans is reviewed. Based upon anatomical considerations, the sensory epithelium of Jacobson's organ is one of five possible sensory components within the nasal cavity. Many methods designed to test the role of olfaction (sensu strictu) in physiology and behavior do not discriminate among the possible systems. Therefore, erroneous conclusions may have been drawn from the results of intervention experiments. The central neuroanatomical projections of the vomeronasal and olfactory systems are different and relatively independent of each other. The vomeronasal system reciprocally communicates with central areas concerned with reproductive events. On the other hand, the olfactory system may subserve individual maintenance tasks (e.g., feeding). As a periscope from the diencephalon, the vomeronasal system may monitor exogenous hormones, 'pheromones'"
Keywords:		Animals Female Humans Male Nasal Mucosa/*innervation Nasal Septum/*innervation Olfactory Bulb/anatomy & histology/physiology Olfactory Nerve/anatomy & histology/physiology Olfactory Pathways/anatomy & histology/physiology Pregnancy *Reproduction Sexual Be;
Notes:		"MedlineWysocki, C J eng Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S. Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S. Review 1979/01/01 Neurosci Biobehav Rev. 1979 Winter; 3(4):301-41. doi: 10.1016/0149-7634(79)90015-0"