EFFECT OF CHRONIC CONSUMPTION OF MANIHOT ESCULENTA, ALLUM CEPA AND RETINOL ON VIRTUAL ACULTY AND LEARNING AND MEMORY ON SWISS WHITE MICE
Abstract
ABSTRACT
This study was designed to evaluate the effects of Allium cepa (Onion), Retinol (Vitamin A), and Manihot
esculenta on visual acuity, learning, and memory in rodents. Behavioral tests, including the Morris Water
Maze and Object Recognition Test, were conducted to assess these parameters. In the Morris Water Maze,
the Manihot esculenta group exhibited significantly improved performance (107.39 ± 69.02) compared to
the control group (34.06 ± 32.69), indicating enhanced spatial learning. The Object Recognition Test
revealed superior memory function in the Manihot esculenta group, with the highest scores in correct
recognition (141.33 ± 88.67), followed by Allium cepa (123 ± 56.77) and Retinol (112.11 ± 52.47). These
findings suggest that Manihot esculenta may enhance visual acuity, learning, and memory, with Allium
cepa and Retinol showing moderate effects.
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