[Nasal chemoreception in utero: preliminary experiences in fetal sheep].

B Schaal, P Orgeur, J P Lecanuet, A Locatelli, C Granier-Deferre, P Poindron

Index: C. R. Acad. Sci. III 313(7) , 319-25, (1991)

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Abstract

Intranasal injections of a fragrant solution of 2-methyl-2-thiazoline elicited significant heart rate decelerations in late pregnancy fetal sheep, while the injection of a control fluid (isotonic saline) had no effect. This result indicates that the ovine fetuses are able to detect nasally administered odorants, as previously demonstrated in the fetuses of murine rodents.