Immediate Detection of X-rays by the Rat
An investigation was made of the ability of rats to perceive radiation and an attempt was made to determine the physiological receptor mechanism involved. X rays were used as a warning stimulus to signal the occurrence of a subsequent electric shock to the paws of normal and blind mice while pressing a lever to obtain food. X radiation caused an immediate arrest in the animals lever pressing behavior. Results indicate that doses as low as 0.05 r/sec were detected by all animals. It was concluded that phosphenes or other visual effects do not account for the response to x radiation.
- Research Organization:
- Long Beach Veterans Administration Hospital, Calif.
- Sponsoring Organization:
- USDOE
- NSA Number:
- NSA-17-005857
- OSTI ID:
- 4738787
- Journal Information:
- Nature (London), Journal Name: Nature (London) Journal Issue: 4858 Vol. 196; ISSN 0028-0836
- Publisher:
- Nature Publishing Group
- Country of Publication:
- Country unknown/Code not available
- Language:
- English
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