The Midbrain Periaqueductal Gray Matter: Functional, Anatomical, and Neurochemical Organization

This book constitutes the proceedings of a NATO Advanced Research Workshop held at Chateau de Bonas (France) from 10-15 July 1990 on the Midbrain Periaqueductal Gray Matter (PAG). The aim of this meeting was to review and integrate our knowledge about the functional, anatomical and neuro­ chemical organization of the PAG. The PAG has been the subject of many investi­ gations during the last decade usually on different topics (e.g., pain modulation, defensive and sexual behavior) and general...