Table 1.
Results of EPM behavioral experiments.
| Variable | Control Rats (n = 10) | HA Rats (n = 9) | LA Rats (n = 10) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Time spent in open arms (s) | 255 (242.5; 270) | 10 (5; 10) *,# | 140 (122.5; 193.8) |
| Time spent in closed arms (s) | 345 (330; 357.5) | 590 (590; 595) *,# | 460 (406.2; 477.5) |
| Number of entries into open arms | 6 (5.25; 6.75) | 1 (1; 1) *,# | 5 (5; 6) |
| Number of entries into closed arms | 10 (9; 10) | 6 (3; 9) * | 9 (8; 10.75) |
| Anxiety index (AI) | 0.60 (0.58; 0.61) | 0.93 (0.9; 0.94) *,# | 0.68 (0.64; 0.73) |
Data are median (first quartile; third quartile). * Significantly different from control rats. See text for specific p values. # Significantly different from LA rats.