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Which behavior is mentioned in the text as a natural behavior of laboratory mice?
Which behavior is mentioned in the text as a natural behavior of laboratory mice?
- Swimming
- Flying
- Nest building (correct)
- Galloping
What is suggested to be genetically determined in laboratory mouse strains according to the text?
What is suggested to be genetically determined in laboratory mouse strains according to the text?
- Intensity of behaviors (correct)
- Ability to fly
- Preference for swimming
- Ability to speak human language
Which laboratory mouse strain is mentioned in the text as being better at nest building?
Which laboratory mouse strain is mentioned in the text as being better at nest building?
- C57Bl/6 mice
- CD-1 mice
- DBA/2 mice
- BALB/c mice (correct)
In what range do mice emit ultrasonic vocalizations according to the text?
In what range do mice emit ultrasonic vocalizations according to the text?
What is mentioned as a social context in which mice use ultrasonic vocalizations?
What is mentioned as a social context in which mice use ultrasonic vocalizations?
'Levels of aggression are thought to vary by strain' - Which strain is mentioned in the text as more aggressive than C57BL/6?
'Levels of aggression are thought to vary by strain' - Which strain is mentioned in the text as more aggressive than C57BL/6?
What is the main purpose of ultrasonic vocalizations (USVs) in mice?
What is the main purpose of ultrasonic vocalizations (USVs) in mice?
Why do mice generally avoid open spaces and prefer to move along the edge of features in their environment?
Why do mice generally avoid open spaces and prefer to move along the edge of features in their environment?
What behavior may arise in laboratory mice due to substandard housing conditions?
What behavior may arise in laboratory mice due to substandard housing conditions?
How does the hearing range of mice compare to the hearing range of humans?
How does the hearing range of mice compare to the hearing range of humans?
What is one impact of transparent plastic cages on mice?
What is one impact of transparent plastic cages on mice?
Why do mice tend to prefer opaque cages over transparent ones?
Why do mice tend to prefer opaque cages over transparent ones?
