Effects induced by the inhibition of the lateral hypothalamic neurons on sleep and autonomic functions in the free-behaving rat

Introduction: Neurons within the lateral hypothalamus (LH) influence many physiological functions, including sleep1 and energy metabolism.2 In the present study, we have evaluated the effects on sleep and autonomic variables induced by a prolonged inhibition of the LH-neurons at 25°C and 10°C ambient temperature (Ta).