Adrenalectomy-Induced Deficits in Maternal Retrieval in the Rat

Authors

Michael B. Hennessy, Wright State University - Main CampusFollow
Kimberly S. Harney
William P. Smotherman
Sallyeana Coyle
Seymour Levine

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

12-1977

Abstract

Previous studies have indicated that a functioning adrenal gland is not necessary for the expression of maternal behavior in the rat. In the present study, adrenalectomized mothers were found to take longer to initiate retrieval and to retrieve a smaller percentage of their litters on postpartum Days 1–4 than did control mothers. Possible causes of these deficits are discussed.

Repository Citation

Hennessy, M. B., Harney, K. S., Smotherman, W. P., Coyle, S., & Levine, S. (1977). Adrenalectomy-Induced Deficits in Maternal Retrieval in the Rat. Hormones and Behavior, 9 (3), 222-227.
https://corescholar.libraries.wright.edu/psychology/173

DOI

10.1016/0018-506X(77)90058-7