Title: | [The role of the vomeronasal system in the formation of the human sexual behaviour] |
Author(s): | Morozova SV; Savvateeva DM; Svistushkin VM; Toporkova LA; |
Address: | "I.M. Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University, Moscow, Russia, 119991" |
DOI: | 10.17116/otorino201782190-94 |
ISSN/ISBN: | 0042-4668 (Print) 0042-4668 (Linking) |
Abstract: | This review deals with the structure and function of the vomeronasal system and evaluation of its influence on the sexual sphere of humans and animals. Special attention is given to the role of pheromones in the regulation of the sexual behaviour. The data concerning the function of the vomeronasal organ following surgical interventions in the nasal cavity are discussed |
Keywords: | Animals Humans Nasal Surgical Procedures/*adverse effects Postoperative Complications/physiopathology/psychology *Sensation Disorders/etiology/physiopathology/psychology Sex Attractants/*physiology Sexual Behavior/*physiology *Vomeronasal Organ/anatomy &; |
Notes: | "MedlineMorozova, S V Savvateeva, D M Svistushkin, V M Toporkova, L A rus Review Russia (Federation) 2017/05/18 Vestn Otorinolaringol. 2017; 82(2):90-94. doi: 10.17116/otorino201782190-94" |