FIGURE 3.

Setting for pup suckling in the magnet. Shown is the experimental setup for imaging pup suckling during the scanning session of awake dams. (A) The opening in the body tube allowing pups to gain access to the dam for nursing. Pups are in a cradle beneath the dam. (B) Pup suckling is established within seconds during a functional scan. (C) Side view showing a suckling pup. (Adapted with permission from Febo et al. (2005b)).