Synaptic connectivity of central nucleus of the amygdala with GABA and glutamate expressing neurons in the nucleus of the solitary tract

Several forebrain areas project to the nucleus of the solitary tract (NST) and modulate neural processing of orosensory gustatory information. Some sources of descending input such as the central nucleus of the amygdala (CeA) may utilize somatostatin (Sst) because CeA/Sst neurons are a source of descending input to the NST and suppression of their neural activity influences ingestion of quinine...