18 Questions
What is the primary purpose of the elevated plus-maze (EPM) test?
To evaluate anxiety-like behavior in rodents
What is the significance of the open arms in the elevated plus-maze test?
They are used to assess the anxiety-like behavior in rodents
What is the critical assessment parameter of the hole board apparatus?
Poking the nose into a hole
What is the size of the hole board apparatus?
40x40 cm
How many holes are present in the platform of the hole board apparatus?
16 holes
What is the diameter of each hole in the hole board apparatus?
3 cm
What is the primary purpose of the forced swim test in animals?
To assess the development of an immobile posture in an inescapable environment
What is the name of the chemical used to induce edema in the rat paw in the anti-inflammatory activity experiment?
Carrageenan (1% 0.1 ml sc)
What is the parameter evaluated in the rat paw edema method?
The effectiveness of anti-inflammatory treatments
What is the characteristic behavior observed in animals during the forced swim test?
Immobilization and floating
What is the primary purpose of using carrageenan in the rat paw edema method?
To induce edema in rat paws for experimental purposes
What is the environment used in the forced swim test?
A cylinder filled with water
What is the primary purpose of the open field test?
To observe behavioral patterns of animals
What is the typical duration of the open field test?
5 minutes
Which of the following is NOT a behavioral pattern observed in the open field test?
Sleeping
What is the name of the instrument used to screen antianxiety activity?
Open-field test
What is the primary behavioral parameter observed in the forced swim test?
Swimming
How many behavioral patterns are typically observed in the open field test?
6
Identify the parts of the Elevated Plus-Maze (EPM) test apparatus, a tool used to assess anxiety and behavior in psychology experiments. Label the closed arms and other components correctly.
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