Nose-poke test

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-008084",
  "term": "Nose-poke test",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A behavioral assay used in neurotoxicology and pharmacology to assess an animal's exploratory behavior, attention, and cognitive function. In this test, an animal, typically a rodent, pokes its nose into a hole to detect a stimulus or receive a reward. The frequency and latency of nose pokes provide insights into central nervous system activity.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "nine-hole box test"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2015, 87, 841. 'IUPAC Glossary of terms used in neurotoxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2015)' on page 892 (https://doi.org/10.1515/pac-2015-0103)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/nose-poke-test/"
}