<b>Anatomical investigation of cutaneous plantar mechanoreceptor pathways and their connections to hypothalamic structures in laboratory rats</b>
Plantar skin mechanoreceptors directly connect to the hypothalamic regions. Mechanical stimulation activates the neuroendocrine response. This pathway integrates cutaneous sensation and hormonal regulation.
Authors
- Maha Abdul-Hadi Abdul-Rida Al-Abdula
- Salim Salih Ali Al-Khakani (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7712-7267)
- Saffia Kareem Wally Alumeri
Institutions
- University of Al-Qadisiyah (IQ)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Open Veterinary Journal
- Published
- 2025-01-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.5455/ovj.2025.v15.i9.16
- Primary Topic
- Sleep and Wakefulness Research
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00