Which of the Following Behaviors on the Part of Mother

question 113

Multiple Choice

 Which of the following behaviors on the part of mother rats lead to an increased resistance to stress later in life in the pups?

• A) increased licking and grooming of the pups by the mothers
• B) more access to nursing time for the pups
• C) nudging the rat pups to play with their siblings
• D) providing more solid food at an earlier age

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Definitions:

White Matter

Composed of bundles of myelinated nerve fibers (axons) connecting various grey matter areas of the brain to each other.

Somatic Sensory

Pertains to the sensory system that conveys information from the skin and muscles, including touch, pain, temperature, and proprioception.

Postcentral Gyrus

The region in the brain's parietal lobe immediately posterior to the central sulcus, responsible for processing somatosensory information from the body.

Prefrontal Cortex

The front part of the frontal lobe in the brain, associated with complex cognitive behavior, personality expression, decision making, and moderating social behavior.