EFFECT OF CHRONIC ADMINISTRATION OF LEAD (Pb) ON SOCIAL BEHAVIOUR OF MALE ALBINO RATS
Journal Title: Asian Journal Social Sciences & Humanities - Year 2013, Vol 2, Issue 2
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<.05, sniffing of air p<.05, and face washing p<.05) was significantly affected by the treatment of lead (Pb). This result showed that the ingestion of lead (Pb) has some significant negative influence on social behaviour. . It was suggested that government and other concerned agencies should address how to control the ingestion of lead in areas reported to have its “epidemic” especially in Nigeria.
Authors and Affiliations
S. B. M. Mphele, K. N. Tlhabano, S. K. Balogun, Olapeju U. Bello
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