To Test the Response of a Resident Mouse to the Introduction

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Multiple Choice

To test the response of a resident mouse to the introduction of an unfamiliar conspecific to its cage, scientists temporarily block neurons from firing in the vomeronasal organ of the resident mouse.What is the most likely outcome?

• A) The resident mouse will not be aware of the introduced mouse.
• B) Neurons in the accessory olfactory bulb of the resident mouse will respond to the presence of the introduced mouse.
• C) The resident mouse will not respond to any odorants in the air.
• D) The resident mouse will lose its sense of smell and taste.
• E) The resident mouse will not respond to pheromones from the introduced mouse.

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