The rats were placed individually in an automatic step-down device (UgoBasile, Italy) for passive avoidance with negative reinforcement, as previously reported. A test chamber (14 cm × 33 cm) was used equipped with a vibrating plastic platform (14 cm × 19 cm) and the rats were placed on it at the beginning of the experiment. They were trained twice with a 60-min interval between the sessions. The reaction latency was measured when the rats attempted to climb down from the platform with three or all four paws and, at the same time, they were given an electric foot shock (0.4 mA for 10 s) through the grid. The learning session was conducted in 1 day and consisted of three trials with a 30 min interval between them. Three hours after the last trial, the test for short-term memory was conducted, while the test for long-term memory was performed 24 h later. The reaction latency (remaining on the platform for 60 s) was considered a measure of learning and retention.
Automatic step down device
Manufactured by Ugo Basile
Sourced in Italy
The Automatic step-down device is a piece of lab equipment designed to automatically adjust the voltage from a higher input to a lower output. It maintains a consistent voltage supply for connected devices, ensuring stable and reliable performance in laboratory settings.
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Passive Avoidance Conditioning in Rats
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Passive Avoidance Learning in Rats
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The rats were placed individually in an automatic stepdown device (UgoBasile, Italy) for passive avoidance with negative reinforcement, as previously reported. 15 A test chamber (14 cm×33 cm) was used equipped with a vibrating plastic platform (14 cm×19 cm) and the rats were placed on it at the beginning of experiment. They were trained twice at a 60-min interval between the sessions. The reaction latency was measured when the rats attempted to climb down from the platform with three or all four paws and, at the same time, they were given an electric foot-shock (0.4 mA for 10 s) through the grid. The learning session was conducted in one day, 24 hours later was the test for early retention while the test for long-term memory was performed on day 7. The reaction latency (remaining on the platform for 60 sec) was considered as a measure of learning and retention.
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