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Sexual behavior in male rodents.
Hormones and behavior - 1 Jun 2007
Hull Elaine M, Dominguez Juan M
Abstract excerpt
The hormonal factors and neural circuitry that control copulation are similar across rodent species, although there are differences in specific behavior patterns. Both estradiol (E) and dihydrotestosterone (DHT) contribute to the activation of mating, although E is more important for copulation and DHT for genital reflexes. Hormonal activation of the medial preoptic area (MPOA) is most effective, although...
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