THE EFFECT OF SEX ON THE G TOLERANCE OF RATS,
Abstract
Three groups of rats were tested on the centrifuge at 20 positive G to ascertain what effect sex might have on the G tolerance of rats. The three groups were: (1) an experimental group of 50 female rats of about 4-1/2 months of age at time of centrifugation, (2) a control group of 50 male rats of the same age and (3) a control group of 85 male rats of about the same weight as the female experimental group. The experiment was performed to determine any differences between: (1) female and male rats of the same age, (2) female and male rats of the same weight, (3) female rats in the estrous as opposed to the diestrous phase of the estrus cycle and (4) female rats in the estrous or diestrous phase as compared to male rats of the same age or same weight. No significant differences were noted between the groups. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Aug 23, 1963
- Accession Number
- AD0420258
Entities
People
- Elizabeth Reeves
Organizations
- Naval Air Warfare Center Warminster