An Experimental Neuropsychologist Wishes to Determine Whether a New Drug

question 13

Multiple Choice

An experimental neuropsychologist wishes to determine whether a new drug (X-9) enhances the growth of new, functional brain tissue after maximal brain growth has already been attained after a period of 1 month and 6 months. Five rats were run in a series of three different mazes. All of the mazes were judged to be of equal difficulty. The time in seconds to solve each maze is recorded for each rat across its three mazes. X-9 was given 2 weeks before testing. A prior study statistically demonstrated that rats not given X-9 did not improve their times. Is there any evidence X-9 works? $\begin{array} { l c c c c c c } \hline & { \text { 1 Month } } & & & \text { 6 Months } \\\hline & \text { Trial 1 } & \text { Trial 2 } & \text { Trial 3 } & \text { Trial 1 } & \text { Trial 2 } & \text { Trial 3 } \\\hline \text { Rat 1 } & 10 & 12 & 5 & 4 & 5 & 4 \\\text { Rat 2 } & 15 & 14 & 8 & 6 & 5 & 4 \\\text { Rat 3 } & 14 & 14 & 7 & 6 & 7 & 7 \\\text { Rat 4 } & 9 & 10 & 5 & 7 & 8 & 8 \\\text { Rat 5 } & 12 & 11 & 4 & 7 & 6 & 7 \\\hline\end{array}$
-The df for the interaction is

• A)1
• B)2
• C)3
• D)24
• E)29

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Definitions:

Troponin

Globular protein component of the actin myofilament.

Calcium-Binding

Referring to the capability of certain proteins or molecules to bind calcium ions, which is important for various biological functions.

ATP

Adenosine Triphosphate, a molecule that carries energy within cells for metabolism and is considered the energy currency of life.

Epimysium

Fibrous envelope surrounding a skeletal muscle.