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In the present dissertation I tested the hypothesis that discontinuous hormone replacement paradigms that maintain endogenous-like hormone release profiles are more effective than constant release regimens at maintaining male sexual behavior (MSB) in castrated male hamsters. Fur…

In most animal species, reproductive success depends critically on precopulatory or solicitational behaviors that occur prior to mating. The specific sensory systems and behavioral strategies employed in precopulatory behaviors vary across species; in all cases, however, animals…