Which statement best describes the Bruce effect?
A) Group-housed female mice show slower estrous cycles.
B) Spontaneous abortion in female mice is noted after exposure to the odor of a novel male.
C) Group-housed female mice show a faster estrous cycle.
D) Estrous cycles of group-housed female mice are synchronized after exposure to the odor of an intact male mouse.
E) The odor of a male mouse accelerates the onset of puberty in a female mouse.
Question 2
Imagine that you have developed a new pheromone that induces male subjects to approach females. You incorporate it into a perfume, name it Passion, and then begin your marketing plan.
Which of the following precautions would you take as you introduce your pheromone-laced perfume to the market?
A) You would not hand out free samples during the late summer/early fall.
B) You would advertise in men's magazines.
C) You would not hand out free samples of Passion during the winter cold and flu season.
D) Your advertising would suggest that Passion leads to passion.
E) You would not advertize in sporting magazines.
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