Browsing Newly Added Theses by Author "Department of Biological Sciences"
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ENDOCANNABINOID REGULATION OF ADOLESCENT DEVELOPMENT IN MALE AND FEMALE RATS
Simone, JonathanThe present thesis investigated the contributions of adolescent endocannabinoid signalling to brain and behaviour development in male and female rats. In chapter 2, daily administration of the CB1 antagonist AM251, alone ... -
Reproductive behaviour of male Xylocopa virginica and the influence of body size, nestmates, and siblings on territory defence
Duff, LyndonMales of Xylocopa virginica are territorial like many other bee species. Males interact aggressively to displace other males from territories. Body size is known to influence resource holding potential in many other ... -
Taste responsiveness and beer behaviour
Small-Kelly, StephanieOrosensory perception strongly influences food and beverage liking and consumption. Variation in the perception of these oral sensations presents an opportunity to conceptualise and commercialise products based on consumers’ ... -
Testosterone’s regulation of the HPA axis differs for adolescent and adult male rats
Zeidan, MostafaStress hormones such as corticosterone (CORT), enables rodents to cope and meet the demands of their environment. In adult male rats, CORT release in response to stressors is dampened by the gonadal hormone testosterone. ... -
Thermal Preference and Habitat Use of Eastern Garter Snakes (Thamnophis sirtalis sirtalis) in a Southern Ontario Peatland
Abney, CurtisGarter snakes are the most widespread reptile in North America. Despite occupying vastly different biogeoclimatic zones across their range, evidence suggests that the thermal preference (Tsel) of garter snakes has not ...