Visual stimulation increases regional cerebral blood flow and metabolism in the goldfish

Studies with radioactive antipyrene and deoxyglucose indicate that both blood flow and metabolism are enhanced in the goldfish optic tectum following a brief visual stimulation. It is concluded that the brain of cold-blooded animals demonstrates regionally regulated physiological alterations, previously reported only in warm-blooded species.Peer Reviewedhttp://deepblue.lib.umich.edu/bitstream/2027.42/23651/1/0000616.pd