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Research Article

Effects of combined ferrous sulphate administration and exposure to static magnetic field on spatial learning and motor abilities in rats

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Pages 492-499 | Received 29 Mar 2012, Accepted 14 Nov 2012, Published online: 08 Mar 2013

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