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A modified anxious behavior test for hamsters.

Authors :
Shannonhouse, John L.
York, Daniel C.
Morgan, Caurnel
Source :
Journal of Neuroscience Methods. Jan2014, Vol. 221, p62-69. 8p.
Publication Year :
2014

Abstract

Highlights: [•] AFEC test is modified for anxious behavior in hamsters. [•] AFEC test distinguishes anxious behavior from appetitive or consummatory behavior. [•] Food deprivation elevates anxious behavior in hamsters without increasing consummatory drive. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Subjects

Subjects :
*ANXIETY
*APPETITE
*BENZODIAZEPINES
*BETA adrenoceptors
*NORADRENALINE
*LABORATORY mice

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
01650270
Volume :
221
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Journal of Neuroscience Methods
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
92729072
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jneumeth.2013.09.013
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