Maze T

Mazes are the traditional tool in assessing learning and memory performance. Using food as the incentive to reach the goal, animals are either required to execute a specific search sequence or minimize time/errors in the quest for a reward. Temporal measurements and error scoring are the key parameters recorded.

Columbus Instruments offers three standard mazes: Radial Arm, Figure-8, and Elevated Plus. All mazes are constructed from stainless steel to facilitate inter-trial cleaning for elimination of odor cues.

Stainless steel smooth-sheet floor. Clear polycarbonate lids allow observation while confining the subject. Each maze can be monitored visually with manual scoring by an attending observer or by video/photocell systems for data collection and analysis. Columbus Instruments offers Videomex-V (video) and Multi-Varimex (photo-cell) products that automate this process. Consult Columbus Instruments for other maze configurations. "T" and other mazes are available as semi-custom products.

Stainless steel construction can be autoclaved
Applicable to visual, video and photocell monitoring

Mouse Dimentions:

Rat Dimentions:

0525R "T" Maze for Rats, Stainless Steel
0525M "T" Maze for Mice, Stainless Steel
0531R "T" Maze System for Rats with Photocells & Software (0440-06 + 1x0525R)
0531M "T" Maze System for Mice with Photocells & Software (0440-06 + 1x0525M)

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