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Influence of 6-hydroxydopamine (6-OHDA) on catecholaminergic brain sys
tem and development of early behavioural patterns was studied in 1-20-
days-old Wistar rats. after 6-OHDA neonatal injection the number on ca
techolaminergic terminals in deep layers of pons-medulla was considera
bly reduced while the number of catecholaminergic neurons was 2-3 time
s increased. Damage of catecholaminergic innervation of the forebrain
of rats was shown to cause a delay in development of washing behaviour
, searching activity and disturbance of orientation in new environment
.