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Sentience - Behaviour, Physiology and Pain Sensation in Reptiles

Society for Experimental Biology via YouTube

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Explore the fascinating world of reptile sentience in this 22-minute conference talk by Catherine Williams at the Society for Experimental Biology's Animal Satellite meeting. Delve into the diverse realm of reptiles, examining their behavior, cognition, and pain processing mechanisms. Learn about cutting-edge research on reptile pain, including studies on juvenile pythons and the effects of opiates and local anesthetics. Gain insights into the peripheral nervous system of reptiles and how it relates to nociception. Discover long-term changes in reptile behavior and feeding patterns associated with pain. Enhance your understanding of animal sentience and its implications for experimental biology in this comprehensive presentation.

Syllabus

Introduction
Catherine Williams Introduction
Reptile Diversity
Reptile Research
Reptile Pain
Behaviour Cognition
Scientific Literature
Pain
Opiates
Pain processing
Nociception
Peripheral Nervous System
Juvenile Pythons
Feeding
Longterm changes
Local anaesthetic
Conclusion
Questions

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Society for Experimental Biology

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