Table 1: Modified Garcia neurological test.

Table explaining the scoring system for the modified Garcia neurological test.

Test	Score: 3	Score: 2	Score: 1	Deficits?
Symmetry of limb movement (suspended by tail)	All limbs extended symmetrically	Limbs on one side were outstretched less than the other	Unable to hang	Yes
Lateral turning	Responded to stimulus on both sides	Responded to stimulus on one side only	Did not respond to stimulus on either side	Yes
Climbing (45° angle on gripping surface)	Climbed to the top easily with a firm grip	Asymmetric or paired climbing or slipped	Failed to climb or fell off apparatus	No
Spontaneous activity during 5 min in typical cage	Moved around, explored environment and reached the upper rim ≥3 sides of cage	Moved hesitatingly around, explored, and reached the upper rim < 3 sides of cage	Severely affected rat did not rise-up at all, and barely moved in the cage	No
Forelimb outstretching (suspended by tail, forepaws to table)	Both forelimbs outstretched, walking symmetrically on forepaws	Impaired forepaw walking with asymmetric outstretch	Limbs on one side showed minimal movement	No
Axial sensation (mild stimulus to the trunk from behind)	Equally startled to the stimulus on both sides of trunk	Reacted more slowly on one side compared to other	Did not respond to stimulus on one side	No
Vibrissae proprioception (gentle touch from behind)	Equally turned head to cotton-wisp on both sides	Reacted to one side only	Did not respond to stimulus on either side	No