The Effects of Acute and Chronic Noise Stress on the Body Weight of Male Albino Rats

Abstract

Objective: To observe the effects of acute and chronic noise stress on the body weight of male albino rats.

Study Design: comparative and experimental study

Place and Duration of Study: This study was conducted at the Department of Anatomy, in Basic Medical Sciences, Institute of Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Center, Karachi for a period of 2 months.

Materials and Methods: 30 rats were put under observation to observe the effects of noise.10 were put as a control, 10 were exposed to acute noise (24 hrs) and the remaining 10 were exposed to chronic noise for (4hrs/ day for
30 days).

Results:  It was observed that the rats who were subjected to chronic noise showed more decrease in body weight as compared to the rats that were exposed to acute noise.

Conclusion: It was modulated that stress induced cortisol release in the blood has an effect on the body weight.