Abstract

The proposed studies will use behavioral methods to assess localization of function at the level of the olfactory bulb. Rats with lesions of 2-DG identified areas of the olfactory bulb will be tested using olfactometric methods for their ability to detect, discriminate and recognize odors. In a separate experiment rats with removal of large areas of the bulb will be tested on a variety of odor detection and discrimination tasks. These studies will provide a test for the functional significance of recent anatomical and physiological evidence for topographic localization of odor coding.

  Funding Agency

Agency
National Institute of Health (NIH)
Institute
National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD)
Type
Research Project (R01)
Project #
1R01DC001266-01
Application #
3217974
Study Section
Sensory Disorders and Language Study Section (CMS)
Project Start
1991-09-01
Project End
1994-08-31
Budget Start
1991-09-01
Budget End
1992-08-31
Support Year
1
Fiscal Year
1991
Total Cost
Indirect Cost

  Institution

Name
American University
Department
Type
Schools of Arts and Sciences
DUNS #
077795060
City
Washington
State
DC
Country
United States
Zip Code
20016