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 female sexual behaviors.
B) attempt to mount the receptive female.
C) show lordosis to the female rat.
D) show evidence of maternal aggression.
E) show intermale aggression.
Answer: B
Rationale: 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 attempt to mount the receptive female.
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