A comparative study of visual reaction time on the basis of gender in medical students
Journal Title: MedPulse -International Medical Journal - Year 2017, Vol 4, Issue 2
Abstract
Background: Reaction time is defined as the period of time that elapses between the occurrence of a stimulus and initiation of movement. Visual RT is time taken by an individual to react to a visual stimulus. Various factors influencing human reaction time are age, sex, left or right hand, practice, fatigue, fasting etc. this study was undertaken to determine effect of gender on visual RT. Materials and Methods: Present study was carried out on 60 medical students between the age 17-20,out of them 30 were boys and 30 were girls. Simple Visual reaction time of both groups was measured and compared. Conclusion: Visual reaction time was shorter in male group when compared with girls group.
Authors and Affiliations
Sushil P Dube, P R Raikar, Anand Dhole, Mukund Kulkarni, Mungal S U
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