Stimulators (apparatus)

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Stimulators are pieces of apparatus designed to provide controlled stimulation to sensory receptors and other parts of the anatomy in experiments.

See also

• Electrodes
• Medical stimulators
• Shock units
• Vibrators (apparatus)

References

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• McClellan, A. D. (1977). Biphasic constant-current stimulator for whole-animal shocking of marine animals: Behavior Research Methods & Instrumentation Vol 9(6) Dec 1977, 511-514.
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• Uzzell, B. P., & Feezor, M. (1975). Dual isolated constant current source for stimulating two brain sites: Physiology & Behavior Vol 14(4) Apr 1975, 521-523.
• Weibel, S. L., Jagadeesh, J. M., & Wolf, H. H. (1976). A computer interfaced, programmed stimulator for intracranial self-stimulation: Physiology & Behavior Vol 17(1) Jul 1976, 155-156.
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