The ________ is critical for the ability of a rodent to identify the sex of another rodent.
A) orbitofrontal cortex
B) vomeronasal organ
C) prefrontal cortex
D) lateral hypothalamus
E) thalamus

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The vomeronasal organ, also known as the accessory olfactory system, is critical in rodents for detecting pheromones and identifying the sex of another rodent. It is located in the nasal cavity and contains receptor cells that sense chemical cues from other animals.

The ________ Is Critical for the Ability of a Rodent