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Rapid effects of corticosterone on stress-related behaviors in an amphibian

Creator:

Chiavarini, Katherine E.

Abstract:

In the wild, when an animal is exposed to predators or harsh conditions, the stress response is often associated with fleeing behaviors, which are seen as increased locomotor behavior. Handling-stress procedures and intracerebroventricular (icy) injection of corticotropin-releasing factor (CRF) have both been shown to cause an increase in locomotor activity...

Resource Type:

Masters Thesis