acoustic startle response test

https://doi.org/10.1351/goldbook.12089
Neurophysiological examination in which an animal is exposed to a brief (e.g., \(\pu{40 ms}\)) acoustic stimulus, followed by measurement of the animal’s motor reaction.
Source:
PAC, 2015, 87, 841. (IUPAC Glossary of terms used in neurotoxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2015)) on page 907 [Terms] [Paper]