Intermale aggression will be reinstated in castrated male rats after implants of testosterone into the

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The medial preoptic area (MPOA) is a brain region known to be involved in social and sexual behaviors, including intermale aggression. Castration removes the source of testosterone in male rats, which reduces their aggressive behavior. However, implants of testosterone into the MPOA can reinstate intermale aggression in castrated male rats. Implants in other brain regions listed would not have the same impact on aggression.

Intermale Aggression Will Be Reinstated in Castrated Male Rats After