Sex differences and right-left asymmetries in rat hippocampal components

Ragbetli M. Ç., AYDINLIOGLU A., KAPLAN S.

INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF NEUROSCIENCE, vol.112, no.1, pp.81-95, 2002 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • 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.