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Testing Animal Anxiety in Rats: Effects of Open Arm Ledges and Closed Arm Wall Transparency in Elevated Plus Maze Test
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Testing Animal Anxiety in Rats: Effects of Open Arm Ledges and Closed Arm Wall Transparency in Elevated Plus Maze Test

Testing Animal Anxiety in Rats: Effects of Open Arm Ledges and Closed Arm Wall Transparency in Elevated Plus Maze Test

DOI:
10.3791/56428-v

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07:54 min

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June 29, 2018

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1Laboratory of Animal Behavior and Environmental Science, School of Agriculture,Meiji University, 2Laboratory of Agri-environmental Science, School of Agriculture,Meiji University

Chapters

  • 00:04Title
  • 00:49Elevated Plus Maze Test: Set Up and Use
  • 03:34Behavioral Analysis: Manual and Automated
  • 05:28Results: Exploratory Behavior of Rats In Different Maze Configurations
  • 07:01Conclusion

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Rats' anxiety-like behavior tested by the elevated plus maze varies highly depending on the testing environment. Here we show how apparatus settings, especially arm structure, affect behavior on the maze, and we explain a reliable protocol to detect effects of anxiolytic drugs. This report will contribute to anxiety research.

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Keywords: Elevated Plus MazeRat AnxietyOpen Arm LedgesClosed Arm TransparencyBehavioral AnalysisAutomated TrackingAnxiolytic Drug Effects

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