Fig. 5.From: Human thirst behavior requires transformation of sensory inputs by intrinsic brain networksMediation effect tests (Sobel test) for each mediation path. In each mediation path (dehydration index➔first mediator➔second mediator➔VAS), the significant serial-multiple mediation was estimated by using the Sobel test (z value). (* p < 0.05, ** p < 0.01, two-tailed hypothesis, FDR corrected)Back to article page