Table 1 Scoring system to measure physical activity of mice [8].
Grade | Quality | Criteria |
|---|---|---|
1 | Very active | Strong, curious, quick movements, normal food intake |
2 | Active | Strong, curious, single occasional interruptions in activity, normal food intake |
3 | Less active | Adequate response to environment, frequent interruptions in activity, slightly decreased food intake |
4 | Slow | Sleepy, slow activity, severely decreased food intake |
5 | Lethargic | No activity, motionless, no food intake |