Tests on animals showed guinea pigs and rats died in 8 minutes at sound pressure levels of 150db and that mice died within one minute at 160db. Chronic stimulation causes formation of Purkinje cells, indicator of failing functional capacity of enzymes. The cell is deprived of its physiological capacity. He concluded that overtaxation by sound of the nerve cell over the physiological threshold has disastrous effects. 110 Slight dizziness, nausea, feeling of apprehension.
Skin senses sound wave.
120 Discomfort in ear. Chest and nasal cavities vibrate. 140 Sharp ear pain. Hearing loss up Vomiting, respirat- to 25 db after 3.25 minutes ory rhythm disrupted. Anxiety and confus- ion, gagging sensation.