The _______ is a test of analgesia.
A) open field test
B) catalepsy test
C) tail-flick test
D) multiple T-maze

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The tail-flick test is a commonly used test to evaluate the efficacy of analgesics. This test involves applying a painful stimulus (e.g. heat) to the tail of a rodent and measuring the latency (time) to flick the tail away as an indicator of pain sensitivity. The shorter the latency, the more sensitive the animal is to pain. Administering an analgesic is expected to increase the latency and reduce pain sensitivity. The other tests listed are not specifically designed for evaluating analgesia.

The _______ Is a Test of Analgesia