A Female Rat Is Ovariectomized and Then Injected with Testosterone

question 17

Multiple Choice

A female rat is ovariectomized and then injected with testosterone immediately after birth. In adulthood, this rat is injected with testosterone and placed in a cage with a receptive female rat. This female rat will

• A) show evidence of maternal aggression.
• B) attempt to mount the female.
• C) show lordosis to the female rat.
• D) show female sexual behaviors.
• E) show intermale aggression.

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