EFFECT OF TOTAL VERTICAL VIBRATION ON FUNCTIONAL STATE OF THE VESTIBULAR APPARATUS IN GUINEA PIGS,

Abstract

Twice-repeated exposure to vibration (15 min each time) causes a statistically reliable increase in spontaneous electric activity of the hind leg muscles at relative rest in guinea pigs. Such vibration will also activate the response to adequate stimulation of the vestibular apparatus, as recorded by an electromyograph. The latency of reaction is reduced, while the aftereffect is prolonged. These changes persist through a 5-7 day period following vibration. No statistically reliable changes are noted affecting the general condition of the animal or the peripheral blood composition. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Feb 08, 1968
Accession Number
AD0678782

Entities

People

  • Z. I. Apanasenko

Organizations

  • National Air and Space Intelligence Center

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Anatomy
  • Animals
  • Biological Sciences
  • Central Nervous System
  • Ionizing Radiation
  • Nervous System
  • Physiology
  • Radiation
  • Rodents
  • Vibration

Fields of Study

  • Biology

Readers

  • Brain and Cognitive Science; Experimental Psychology; Cognitive Neuroscience
  • Trauma Surgery or Emergency Medicine.