Temperature and adrenocortical responses in rhesus monkeys exposed to microwaves

Journal Article · Wed Dec 01 04:00:00 EST 1982 · J. Appl. Physiol.: Respir., Environ. Exercise Physiol.; (United States)

OSTI ID:6160017

Lotz, W G; Podgorski, R P

To determine if the endocrine response to microwave exposure was similar in a primate to that reported for other animals, rectal temperature and plasma levels of cortisol, thyroxine (T4), and growth hormone (GH) were measured in rhesus monkeys exposed to 1.29-GHz microwave radiation. Exposures were carried out under far-field conditions with the monkey restrained in a chair. Incident power densities of 0, 20, 28, and 38 mW/sq cm were used, with corresponding specific absorption rates of 0, 2.1, 3.0, and 4.1 W/kg. Blood samples were taken hourly via an indwelling jugular venous catheter over a 24-h period before, during, and after an 8-h exposure. Rectal temperature increased an average of 0.5, 0.7, and 1.7 C for the three intensities used. No changes in T4 or GH were observed. Cortisol levels were increased during exposure to 38 mW/sq cm. It was concluded that the temperature and adrenocortical responses to microwave exposure of the rhesus monkey are similar to the corresponding responses of other animals.

• Research Organization: U.S. Naval Aerospace Medical Center, Pensacola, FL
• OSTI ID: 6160017
• Journal Information: J. Appl. Physiol.: Respir., Environ. Exercise Physiol.; (United States), Journal Name: J. Appl. Physiol.: Respir., Environ. Exercise Physiol.; (United States) Vol. 53; ISSN JARPD
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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