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The predominant effect of dopamine, norepinephrine and serotonin on the photically-evoked unitary activity was a prolonged inhibition of firing. These animes were also able to block acetylcholine-induced excitations and for longer periods of time than GABA.
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The aid of Miss Manon Dufresne and Miss June Manson was greatly appreciated in preparing the manuscript. This work was supported by grants from the Medical Research Council of Canada (MA-6244), the Conseil de la recherche en santé du Québec (Establishment Grant), the University of Montréal (CAFIR), and the Jos. Rheaume Foundation.
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Reader, T.A. The effects of dopamine, noradrenaline and serotonin in the visual cortex of the cat. Experientia 34, 1586–1588 (1978). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02034690
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