When a Rat Learns to Turn the Correct Way in a T-Shaped

question 95

Multiple Choice

When a rat learns to turn the correct way in a T-shaped maze,we find that in the basal ganglia:

• A)neural activity is relatively constant throughout the learning process.
• B)neural activity is low at the beginning of learning and gradually increases.
• C)neural activity is high at the beginning of learning but gradually tapers off.
• D)the pattern of neural activity changes as the rat becomes better at the task.

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Definitions:

Bones

The rigid organs that form part of the endoskeleton of vertebrates, providing support for the body and protection for some organs.

Displaced Oblique Fracture

A type of bone fracture where the bone breaks diagonally and the pieces move out of alignment.

Shaft

The long, narrow, central portion of an object, tool, or anatomical structure.

Left Tibia

The larger and stronger of the two bones in the lower leg, located on the medial side, commonly known as the shinbone.