Sex differences and right-left asymmetries in rat hippocampal components
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF NEUROSCIENCE, vol.112, no.1, pp.81-95, 2002 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)
- Publication Type: Article / Article
- Volume: 112 Issue: 1
- Publication Date: 2002
- Doi Number: 10.1080/00207450212016
- Journal Name: INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF NEUROSCIENCE
- Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
- Page Numbers: pp.81-95
- Van Yüzüncü Yıl University Affiliated: Yes
Abstract
Previous reports have indicated morphologic hippocampal asymmetry in thickness in male and female rats. In the present study, the possible sex differences and right-left asymmetries in rat hippocampal components were investigated. Pyramidal cells in four hippocampal sectors on thionin-stained sections were counted and the thickness of the hippocampal components was measured on microslide-projected images. The present study showed significant sexual dimorphism in two hippocampi as well as asymmetry in male. These findings agree with those found in humans.