EFFECT OF CHRONIC ADMINISTRATION OF LEAD (Pb) ON SOCIAL BEHAVIOUR OF MALE ALBINO RATS
Journal: Asian Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities (Vol.2, No. 2)Publication Date: 2013-05-15
Authors : S. B. M. Mphele; K. N. Tlhabano; S. K. Balogun; Olapeju U. Bello;
Page : 42-51
Keywords : lead (Pb); social behaviour; Rats;
Abstract
This study was designed to investigate the effect of chronic administration of lead (Pb) on social behaviour of male albino rats. 12 male rats with body weight ranging from 172-209 grams were randomly selected for the experiment. The rats were divided into two groups with 6 rats constituting each group. The groups are saline (control) group and lead (Pb) (experimental) group.The lead (Pb) administered was given orally at 10mg/kg of body weight. In the study social behaviour (grooming p
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