Article ID Journal Published Year Pages File Type
5925310 Physiology & Behavior 2011 4 Pages PDF
Abstract
► Direct social and sexual contact increases the CORT concentration in female quail. ► Indirect male encounter does not increase the CORT concentration. ► CORT concentrations are negatively related to female size. ► Previous mating experience does not affect the CORT response to sexual interaction.
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Adrenocortical response to mating, social interaction and restraint in the female Japanese quail
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