Epileptiform convulsions in rats. I. Description of the phenomena and a comparison with symptomatology of human epilepsy.
- 1 June 1942
- journal article
- research article
- Published by American Psychological Association (APA) in Journal of Comparative Psychology
- Vol. 33 (3) , 297-303
- https://doi.org/10.1037/h0061378
Abstract
Rats showing epileptiform convulsions were studied to determine more fully the characteristics of these attacks. Although breeding proved difficult, 39 animals which showed abnormal symptoms of a convulsive nature were obtained from parents who were subject to seizures. A description is presented of the symptoms and course of the attacks. Stimulating conditions eliciting the behavior, time of initial occurrence and frequency of the attacks are discussed. The similarities and differences between the phenomena observed in the rats and epilepsy as found in humans are described.This publication has 2 references indexed in Scilit:
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- Characteristics of epileptoid convulsive reactions produced in rats by auditory stimulation.Journal of Comparative Psychology, 1940