Cooperation between memory systems: Acetylcholine release in the amygdala correlates positively with performance on a hippocampus-dependent task

Christa K. McIntyre, Lisa K. Marriott, Paul E. Gold

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Abstract

The present experiment examined the relationship between release of acetylcholine (ACh) in the amygdala and performance on a hippocampus-dependent spatial working memory task. Using in vivo microdialysis, the authors measured ACh release in rats during testing on a spontaneous alternation task. Amygdala ACh release was positively correlated with performance on the hippocampus-dependent task. These findings suggest that activation of the amygdala promotes processing in other neural systems important for learning and memory.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)320-326
Number of pages7
JournalBehavioral Neuroscience
Volume117
Issue number2
DOIs
StatePublished - Apr 2003
Externally publishedYes

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Behavioral Neuroscience

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