Lekpa K. David

Qualitative Assessment of Reaching Movement pattern using Reach-To-Grasp Task on Albino Wistar Rat Fed with Fufu

Lekpa K. David, John N. Paul & Josiah S. Hart · Journal of Applied Life Sciences International · 2021

Fufu is a popular food in West Africa made from fresh or fermented cassava. As a product of cassava, when not properly processed may lead to some neurological impairment. This study investigated the physical and neurological effects of fufu in male wistar rats. Two groups of anim...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jalsi/2021/v24i1130270

Neurobehavioural Changes and not Structural Changes Occur in Rat Fed with Cassava Products (Fufu, Garri and Tapioca Diet)

Lekpa K. David, Eric Umeakaelu & Chinagorum Ibeachu · Archives of Current Research International · 2021

The ability of cassava products (fufu, garri and tapioca) to produce behavioral and structural changes in the brain of adult rats was examined. Forty adult male rats (N=40) were used for this study and the experiment was divided into two phases (N=20 each).Rat were trained in a R...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/acri/2021/v21i730256