Y Maze for Rats & Mice

The Y Maze is a behavioral test apparatus used to assess spatial memory and cognitive function in rats and mice. It consists of three arms arranged in a Y-shape. Animals are placed at the center of the maze, and their entries into each arm are recorded. Spontaneous alternation behavior, where the animal alternates between different arms, indicates working memory performance. The Y Maze is commonly used in neuroscience research to study learning, memory, and the effects of pharmacological agents or genetic modifications on cognitive abilities.