Effects of Orchiectomy on Exploratory Behaviour of Rats

Abstract

This study was designed to assess whether the testes influence the exploratory behaviour of rats. The results show that orchiectomy parameters of exploratory behaviour, namely the number of head dips, locomotory significantly impaired three activity and number of rears, when evaluated using the hole-board technique. The fourth parameter tested, the time spent head dipping however remained unaltered. These fidings suggest that .some [actor]: secreted by testes influence exploratory behaviour.