犁鼻系统在鼠类繁殖行为中的功能(英文)

Functions of Vomeronasal System in Reproduction Behavior of the Rodent

通过对犁鼻器在鼠类繁殖行为中的功能研究 ,并将其与主要嗅觉系统的功能进行比较 ,发现虽然犁鼻器是一个微小的、而且常常是被人们所忽视并有争论的器官 ,但它在鼠类行为 ,尤其在繁殖行为方面具有多种功能 .对此要用新的研究方法对犁鼻系统的功能作进一步研究 ,以便和主要嗅觉系统在社会行为中的作用进行比较 ,进而更精细地探讨人类犁鼻系统的生理机能 .

Functions in rodent reproduction behavior were discussed, difference between functions of vomeronasal system (VNS) and main olfactory system (MOS) in rodent behaviors were compared in this paper. It is found that although vomeronasal organ is a minute structure and often is disregarded and argued by people, it has a wide variety of functions in rodent behavior especially in reproduction behavior. In order to compare the functions of main olfactory system of mammals and accessory olfactory system and to probe physiologic function of vomeronasal system of human beings in detail, it is necessary to study vomeronasal system further using new methods.