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Behavioral reactivity in spontaneously hypertensive rats.

E Hård, S G Carlsson, S Jern

    Physiology & Behavior
    |October 1, 1985
    PubMed
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    Spontaneously hypertensive rats (SHR) exhibit reduced fear responses compared to Wistar-Kyoto (WKY) and normotensive Wistar (NT) rats. These hypertensive rats showed increased activity and altered behavioral reactions in various tests.

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    Area of Science:

    • Neuroscience
    • Behavioral Science
    • Cardiovascular Research

    Background:

    • Spontaneously hypertensive rats (SHR) are a widely used model for studying hypertension.
    • Behavioral differences between hypertensive and normotensive rat strains are not fully understood.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To compare the behavioral patterns of Spontaneously Hypertensive Rats (SHR) with normotensive Wistar-Kyoto (WKY) and Wistar (NT) rats.
    • To investigate potential differences in fear reactions, motor activity, and sexual behavior.

    Main Methods:

    • Behavioral testing including audiogenic immobility reaction, open-field tests (dark and light arenas), auditory startle response, and male sexual behavior.
    • Comparison of SHR, WKY, and NT rat strains.

    Main Results:

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    • SHR displayed increased locomotion and rearing in open-field tests compared to WKY rats.
    • SHR exhibited reduced startle response and shorter immobility reactions than both WKY and NT rats.
    • SHR and WKY rats showed shorter ejaculation latency than NT rats.

    Conclusions:

    • SHR rats demonstrate a reduced propensity for fear reactions compared to WKY and NT strains.
    • Behavioral profiles suggest distinct neurological or physiological underpinnings related to hypertension and fear.
    • Findings contribute to understanding the complex interplay between hypertension and behavioral phenotypes.