[The dynamic behavioral characteristics of rats in a maze after isolated and combined exposures to ionizing radiation and psychoemotional stress].

Abstract

Rats exposed to ionizing radiation (0.5 Gy) and short-term immobilization stress displayed CNS activation accompanied by diminution of working memory when tested in radial maze. Irradiation, as compared to stress, caused exploratory activity inhibition that led to certain automatism in task fulfillment. Exposure to emotional stress after irradiation modified significantly rat performance causing CNS inhibition and long-term memory decline.