T-maze

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-012093",
  "term": "T-maze",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A simple apparatus used in behavioral neuroscience and toxicology to study learning, memory, and decision-making in laboratory animals, typically rodents. The maze consists of a starting arm leading to a choice point with two perpendicular arms, forming a 'T' shape. An animal's performance, such as its choice of arm to enter based on a reward or cue, is measured to assess cognitive functions like spatial learning or working memory.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "maze"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2015, 87, 841. 'IUPAC Glossary of terms used in neurotoxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2015)' on page 909 (https://doi.org/10.1515/pac-2015-0103)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/t-maze/"
}