Acute dosimetry and estimation of threshold-inducing behavioral signs of thermal stress in rabbits at 2.45-GHz microwave exposure med./bio.

Aim of study (acc. to author)

Background/further details

Endpoint

• thermoregulation: thermal stress

Exposure

• • 2.45 GHz
  • microwaves

Extended view Compact view

Methods Endpoint/measurement parameters/methodology

• cognitive/behavioral endpoints: behavioral signs due to thermal stress (breathing rates, repetitive movement, nose licking, slobbering and movement of the ear lobe)
• thermoregulation: thermal stress (core temperature, rectal temperature, eye temperature and behavioral signs)

Main outcome of study (acc. to author)

Study funded by

• not stated/no funding

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