• Involvement of midbrain tectum neurokinin-mediated mechanisms in fear and anxiet 

      Brenes Sáenz, Juan Carlos; Broiz, Ana Carolina; Bassi, G. S.; Schwarting, Rainer K. W.; Brandão, Marcus Lira (2012)
      Electrical stimulation of midbrain tectum structures, particularly the dorsal periaqueductal gray (dPAG) and inferior colliculus (IC), produces defensive responses, such as freezing and escape behavior. Freezing also ensues ...