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Prolonged lead exposure and fixed ratio performance.

D A Cory-Slechta

    Neurobehavioral Toxicology and Teratology
    |May 1, 1986
    PubMed
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    Chronic lead acetate exposure in male rats impaired behavior on fixed-ratio schedules, particularly at higher concentrations. However, fixed-ratio performance appears less sensitive to lead disruption than fixed-interval schedules.

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    Area of Science:

    • Neuroscience
    • Toxicology
    • Behavioral Science

    Background:

    • Lead exposure is a significant public health concern, with known neurotoxic effects.
    • Understanding the impact of lead on complex learned behaviors is crucial for risk assessment.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the effects of chronic lead acetate exposure on operant behavior in male rats using a fixed-ratio (FR) reinforcement schedule.
    • To compare the sensitivity of FR performance to lead exposure with previously studied fixed-interval (FI) performance.

    Main Methods:

    • Male rats were administered sodium acetate or lead acetate (50 or 500 ppm) in drinking water from weaning.
    • Behavioral testing commenced at 55 days of age on an FR schedule with increasing ratio values.
    • Blood lead (PbB) and zinc protoporphyrin levels were measured to assess lead exposure and biological effects.

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    Main Results:

    • The 500 ppm lead acetate concentration transiently decreased response rates at FR5 and FR25, primarily due to longer interresponse times and reduced running rates.
    • No significant performance differences were observed at higher FR values (50 and 100).
    • Lead exposure resulted in elevated PbB levels and increased zinc protoporphyrin, indicating significant lead uptake and biological impact.

    Conclusions:

    • Chronic lead acetate exposure at 500 ppm transiently disrupts behavior on lower fixed-ratio schedules in rats.
    • Fixed-ratio response rates appear less sensitive to lead-induced disruption compared to fixed-interval performance.
    • These findings contribute to understanding the behavioral toxicology of lead and its differential impact on various operant schedules.