Table 3.
Locomotor activity in the first training session of the Morris water maze
| Number of Rats/Group | Total Path Length, m | Speed, cm/s | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Male vs. female rats | |||
| Male sham group | 7 | 14 ± 2.0 | 26 ± 1.5 |
| Male MI group | 8 | 15 ± 0.8 | 26 ± 1.3 |
| Female sham group | 8 | 11 ± 1.8 | 25 ± 1.8 |
| Female MI group | 9 | 15 ± 0.6 | 28 ± 0.8 |
| OVX female rats | |||
| Sham OVX-sham MI group | 9 | 15 ± 1.0 | 28 ± 1.4 |
| OVX-sham MI group | 12 | 15 ± 1.5 | 28 ± 1.7 |
| OVX-E2-sham MI group | 10 | 15 ± 0.5 | 31 ± 0.8 |
| OVX-MI group | 9 | 14 ± 0.9 | 28 ± 0.8 |
| OVX-E2-MI group | 9 | 16 ± 0.7 | 27 ± 1.1 |
Values are means ± SE. Two-way ANOVA was performed for sex × myocardial infarction (MI) and ovariectomy (OVX) × MI interactions. E2, 17β-estradiol. No significant differences in locomotor activity were observed