Background Sensory information from the viscera, including the gastrointestinal (GI) tract, is
transmitted through the afferent vagus via a glutamatergic synapse to neurons of the nucleus …

Post-ingestive factors are known to strongly modulate feeding behavior by providing
feedback signals to the central nervous system on the current physiological state of the …

The distribution and chemical phenotypes of hindbrain neurons that are activated in rats
after food ingestion were examined. Rats were anesthetized and perfused with fixative 30 …

The gut is one of several organs contributing to the peripheral signalling network that
controls food intake. Afferent neurons of the vagus nerve provide an important pathway for …

The autonomic nervous system is the primary neural mediator of physiological responses to
internal and external stimuli. It is composed of 2 branches: the sympathetic nervous system …

Survival requires the integration of external information and interoceptive cues to effectively
guide advantageous behaviors, particularly foraging and other behaviors that promote …

Background Different peripheral pathways are implicated in the regulation of the food
ingestion‐digestion cycle. Methods Narrative review on gastrointestinal mechanisms …

Food is a powerful natural reinforcer that guides feeding decisions. The vagus nerve
conveys internal sensory information from the gut to the brain about nutritional value; …

In addition to regulating the ingestion and digestion of food, sensory feedback from gut to
brain modifies emotional state and motivated behavior by subconsciously shaping cognitive …

Volume and chemical characteristics of meals in the gut have been proposed to generate
vagal afferent signals that mediate the negative feedback control of ingestion and gastric …