The release of vasopressin (AVP) and oxytocin (OXT) within the septum was studied with the push-pull perfusion technique in 6 conscious, freely behaving male rats. Push-pull perfusion was performed via a chronically implanted cannula and samples collected for 3 consecutive 30-min periods. Stimulating electrodes were implanted in both the left and right paraventricular nuclei 4 days before the experiment. Bilateral electrical stimulation (10-s trains every 4 min) of the paraventricular nuclei during the second 30-min period resulted in a significant increase in the release of both AVP and OXT (128% and 159% of control values respectively); release returned to the pre-stimulation value during the final 30-min collection.

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