Effects of water temperature and core temperature on rat's performance in a swim-to-platform test.
Hypothermic rats are grossly deficient in acquisition in a simple swim-to-platform task if the core temperature is 28-30 degrees C or lower. However, the ability to swim is relatively well preserved. Normothermic rats perform slightly better in cold water than in warm water.
Vanderwolf
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Department of Psychology, University of Western Ontario, London, Canada.
D000818:Animals; D001831:Body Temperature / Q000502:physiology*; D011597:Psychomotor Performance / Q000502:physiology*; D051381:Rats; D013550:Swimming; D013696:Temperature; D014867:Water
D014867:Water