[Energy metabolism in the central nervous system during the combined action of vibration and radiation].

Vibrations (70 Hz, 0.4 mm) have been shown to bring about cyclic changes in the function of the respiratory chain of the brain tissue. A short-term (5 min) excitation may stimulate the respiratory function, whereas a longer (15 min) exposure may weaken the energy control. Oxidative processes in the central nervous system and postvibration inhibition of higher cerebral compartments have been found to determine the development of radiation sickness in response to a combined effect of vibration and radiation.