New apparatus for studying behavioral thermoregulation in rats

Xiao Ming Chen; Takayoshi Hosono; Aya Mizuno; Tamae Yoda; Kyoko Yoshida; Yukitoshi Aoyagi; Kazuyuki Kanosue

doi:10.1016/S0031-9384(98)00094-8

New apparatus for studying behavioral thermoregulation in rats

Xiao Ming Chen, Takayoshi Hosono, Aya Mizuno, Tamae Yoda, Kyoko Yoshida, Yukitoshi Aoyagi, Kazuyuki Kanosue^*

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Abstract

The operant system described here contains a box that can be convectively heated or cooled. A rat moves freely in the box. Its location is monitored photoelectrically while its deep body temperature is monitored by a telemetry system. In heat-escape experiments, hot air (40°C) flows through the box. When the rat enters a reward zone the air source is switched and cold air (0°C) flows through the box for a given period (30 s). Conversely, in cold-escape experiments cold air flows through the box and when the rat enters the reward zone the air source is switched to a warm one. Experiments show that rats quickly learn to stay near the reward zone and move in and out of it periodically. This system is based on behavior more natural than the frequently used lever-pressing response, and has many advantages for use in studies involving behavioral thermoregulation. Copyright (C) 1998 Elsevier Science Inc.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	419-424
Number of pages	6
Journal	Physiology and Behavior
Volume	64
Issue number	3
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/S0031-9384(98)00094-8
Publication status	Published - 1998 Jun 1
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

Rat
Temperature regulation

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Experimental and Cognitive Psychology
Behavioral Neuroscience

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