Summary of estrous changes in responses of NG neurons to hindquarter skin and pelvic visceral stimulation
| Cervix pressure | Vaginal distention | Uterus distention | Colon distention | Brush of perineum, hip, tail | Brush of foot, leg, abdomen | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Magnitude of response | — | — | — | — | greatest in P | ∅ |
| Response shifts from inhibition to excitation | P → E | ∅ | D → P | ∅ | — | — |
| Latency shifts from long to short | P → E | D → P | ∅ | ∅ | — | — |
—, Not tested; ∅, no change.