The Thigmotaxis Response in Rats Causes Them to Naturally

question 7

Multiple Choice

The thigmotaxis response in rats causes them to naturally

• A) burrow into the dirt to hide.
• B) freeze and attempt to blend into the surrounding environment.
• C) emit a pungent odor.
• D) run to a wall or other object on the perimeter of their environment.

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