The "grasping reflex" in rats with altered thyroid activity

Fundarò, A.; Orsetti, M.; Molinengo, L.

Bollettino della Societa Italiana di Biologia Sperimentale 55(8): 804-808

1979


ISSN/ISBN: 0037-8771
PMID: 554654
Document Number: 142537
The "grasping reflex" test was performed in adult rats with altered thyroid function. Any modification of the thyroid activity (hyper or hypothyroidism) caused a prolongation of the grasping time. Our data indicate that the condition of hypo or hyperthyroidism induces behavioural modifications in the adult rats.

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