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Effects of Supplemental Nutrients on Mus musculus

CSEF · 2009 Pharmacology (Senior Division Only)

Alexander P. Padilla · Carter (Wilmer Amina) High School, Rialto, San Bernardino County

Overview

Objectives/Goals Determine the effects of vitamins on a mouse's ability to complete a maze. Methods/Materials 250 Ball Point Pins, 1 304.8cmx609.6cm bag of pine shavings, 2 boxes of mouse pellets, 8 Mus Musculus(4male, 4 female), 4 foam boards 508.cmx76.2cm, Clear White Trash Bags(one per mouse per trial), 1 532.3mL water feeder, 1 stopwatch, 1 bottle Centrum Silver Multivitamins, 1 bottle Centrum Silver Energy Mutlivitamins, 1 bottle Centrum for Men Multivitamins Results The mice were affected positively and resembled the shape of a reverse sigmoid growth curce when graphed. Conclusions/Discussion Vitamins positively affect the ability of a mouse to complete a maze but it cannot be said exactly why because of the many parts of the body affected by vitamins.

Summary statement

Investigation into possible positive side effects of supplemental vitamins on living organisms.

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Competition history

  • CSEF 2009 Pharmacology (Senior Division Only) · Entry S1818

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