Tail flick test
Tail Flick Test
The Tail Flick Test is a widely used experimental method in pain research to measure the pain sensitivity or pain tolerance in animals, primarily rodents. The test was first described by D'Amour, F. E. and Smith, D. L. in 1941.
Procedure[edit | edit source]
The Tail Flick Test involves applying a noxious stimulus, usually heat or light, to the tail of an animal and measuring the time it takes for the animal to respond by flicking its tail. The response time, or tail flick latency, is used as an indicator of the animal's pain threshold. The test is based on the principle that an animal experiencing pain will show a reflexive behavior, such as flicking its tail, to remove itself from the source of pain.
Applications[edit | edit source]
The Tail Flick Test is commonly used in pharmacological studies to evaluate the efficacy of analgesic drugs. It is also used in neuroscientific research to study the neural mechanisms underlying pain perception and pain relief.
Limitations[edit | edit source]
While the Tail Flick Test is a valuable tool in pain research, it has several limitations. The test is based on the assumption that tail flick latency reflects pain sensitivity, but this assumption may not always hold true. Other factors, such as the animal's state of arousal or attention, can also influence tail flick latency. Furthermore, the test is not suitable for studying chronic pain, as it only measures acute pain responses.
See also[edit | edit source]
References[edit | edit source]
- D'Amour, F. E., & Smith, D. L. (1941). A method for determining loss of pain sensation. Journal of Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics, 72(1), 74-79.
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