The terrestrial Gastropoda Megalobulimus abbreviatus as a useful model for nociceptive experiments: effects of morphine and naloxone on thermal avoidance behavior

We describe the behavior of the snail Megalobulimus abbreviatus upon receiving thermal stimuli and the effects of pretreatment with morphine and naloxone on behavior after a thermal stimulus, in order to establish a useful model for nociceptive experiments. Snails submitted to non-functional (22ºC)...

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Published in:	Brazilian Journal of Medical and Biological Research
Main Authors:	M. Achaval, M.A.P. Penha, A. Swarowsky, P. Rigon, L.L. Xavier, G.G. Viola, D.M. Zancan
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Associação Brasileira de Divulgação Científica 2005-01-01
Subjects:	Snail Thermal avoidance Nociception Morphine Naloxone
Online Access:	http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0100-879X2005000100012