Which of the Following Would Be the Best Experiment to Conduct

question 82

Multiple Choice

Which of the following would be the best experiment to conduct in order to determine if a rabbit is capable of using associative learning?

• A)Provide some food for the rabbit in a specific location and then cover it up with leaves.Monitor the location to see if the rabbit returns to find the food at a later time.
• B)Introduce the sound of a predator (e.g. ,coyote howl)to the rabbit's habitat at a specific time of the day.Monitor the rabbit's activity when the sound is and is not played throughout the day.
• C)Provide the rabbit with some food in a hard to reach location.Monitor the rabbit's activity to see if it is able to reach the food using a novel approach.
• D)Expose the rabbit to pheromones,and see if they stimulate the rabbit's interest in mating even though a potential mate is not available.

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Definitions:

Adrenal Cortex

The adrenal cortex is the outer layer of the adrenal glands, located above the kidneys, and it secretes hormones like cortisol, aldosterone, and androgens, playing key roles in stress response, metabolism, and blood pressure regulation.

Norepinephrine

A neurotransmitter and hormone involved in the body's fight or flight response, increasing heart rate and blood pressure.

Cortisol

A steroid hormone produced by the adrenal glands, involved in the response to stress and regulation of metabolism.

Epinephrine

A hormone and neurotransmitter also known as adrenaline; plays a key role in the fight-or-flight response by increasing heart rate and blood flow.