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Sample sizes for each age group and stimulation treatment condition. Rats in the Stimulation Group received bilateral hypoglossal nerve stimulation 5 days per week for 8 weeks. Control Group rats did not receive stimulation. Likewise, Sham Group rats did not receive stimulation but were implanted with the stimulation electrode assemblies bilaterally.
| Stimulation (n) | Control (n) | Sham (n) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Young Adult | 8 | 8 | 10 |
| Middle Aged | 7 | 6 | 0 |
| Old | 9 | 6 | 0 |
