Near-Death Experiences: A Neurophysiological Explanatory Model
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Abstract: Prior hypotheses as to the etiology of near-death experiences (NDEs) have been limited to psychiatric explanations or brief discussions of endorphins as causative agents. We present a neurophysiological explanation for NDEs based on their similarities with lysergic acid-, ketamine-, and hypercampnia-induced hallucinations. We believe the core NDE is genetically imprinted and triggered by serotonergic mechanisms.
Date:
Autumn 1989
Creator:
Morse, Melvin L.; Venecia, David, Jr. & Milstein, Jerrold
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