Describe the Circuit That Is Thought to Control Auditory Fear

question 110

Essay

Describe the circuit that is thought to control auditory fear conditioning in rats.Draw a diagram of the circuit.Explain the evidence on which this theory is based.

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Definitions:

Ethyne

Also known as acetylene, it is a colorless gas used as a fuel and a chemical building block.

Double Bonds

Chemical bonds formed when two pairs of electrons are shared between two atoms, resulting in stronger attraction and shorter bond length compared to single bonds.

Lewis Structure

A diagram showing the bonding between atoms of a molecule and the lone pairs of electrons that may exist.

Methanol

A light, volatile, colorless liquid with a distinctive odor, used primarily as a fuel, solvent, or antifreeze.