Strain differences of the light-dark preference in inbred rats |
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Authors: | Miki Matsuo Keiichiro Tsuji |
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Institution: | (1) Department of Psychology, Nagoya University, 464 Nagoya, Japan |
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Abstract: | he present study examined strain differences in the light-dark preference among four strains of rats. The test was done in the home-cage situation under 12L:12D cycles. Data from four strains were compared: BN/Kyo, BDIX/Nem, Wistar/Nu, and F344/NSlc. These strains differed in the light-dark preference measured by the ratio of the time spent in the field area of the home cage during the light period. BN/Kyo and BDIX/Nem spent the most time (approx. 23%) in the field during the light period, while F344/NSlc spent the least time (approx. 5%). Wistar/Nu fell between the two (approx. 12%).This study was conducted as partial fulfillment for the master's degree, submitted to Nagoya University by the first author. It was presented at the 47th Annual Conference of the Japanese Society of Animal Psychology. |
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Keywords: | strain difference rat light-dark preference activity rhythm |
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