Table 1.

Results of learning and memory abilities in Y-maze in rats

Groups	Learning frequency/times	Learning time(s)	Memory frequency/times	Memory time(s)
Blank control	39.00±14.98	465.00±322.03	26.33±2.51	285.75±48.04
Model control	64.67±9.57*	1034.25±82.01*	36.00±1.41	1040.33±99.33
Electro-acupuncture	23.75±8.85**,○	251.50±118.18**,□	12.33±10.15	70.20±45.15
L-dopa	33.50±8.35**	289.75±151.07**	13.75±7.23	77.50±41.40

^* P < 0.05, Electroacupuncture vs. Blank control group;

^** P < 0.05, vs. Model control group.

The table lists that Model group’ learning frequency was significantly increased and learning time was significantly longer than Blank control group; Electroacupuncture and L-dopa groups’ learning frequency was significantly reduced and the related learning time was significantly shorter. No signifcant differences in learning frequency ○ (P=0.16) and learning time □ (P=0.70) were detectable between the electroacupuncture group and L-dopa group.