Table 3. Local Cerebral Glucose Utilization of the Experimental Groups

Values are μmol · 100 g⁻¹· min⁻¹, mean ± SD. Conscious controls breathed 30% O²and 70% N². Animals in the 30% xenon group breathed 30% xenon, 30% O², and 40% N². Animals in the 70% xenon group breathed 70% xenon and 30% O².

* P < 0.05 versus conscious controls.

† P < 0.05 versus 70% xenon group.

‡ P < 0.05 versus 30% xenon group.

CP = compact part; RP = reticular part; steady state xenon inhalation = 90 min.