Study on the Mechanism Underlying the Regulation of the NMDA Receptor Pathway in Spinal Dorsal Horns of Visceral Hypersensitivity Rats by Moxibustion

Table 1

Abdominal withdrawal reflex (AWR) scoring criteria.

Score 0	No behavioral response to colorectal distension (CRD)
Score 1	Immobility during distension of colorectum (CR) and occasional appearance of brief head motion after a pause at the onset of the stimulation
Score 2	A mild contraction of abdominal muscles, but no lifting of the abdomen off the platform
Score 3	A strong contraction of abdominal muscles and lifting of abdomen off the platform, no lifting of pelvic structure off the platform
Score 4	Arching body and lifting of pelvic structure and scrotum