Paper
Octopamine in invertebrates
Published Dec 1, 1999 · Thomas Roeder
Progress in Neurobiology
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Octopamine plays a crucial role in modulating various physiological processes in invertebrates, including peripheral organs, sense organs, and the central nervous system.
PopulationOlder adults (50-71 years)
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