Figure 7

Prenatal exposure to BPA reduces learning and memory functions evaluated by the NOR test and T-maze spontaneous alternation test. The learning and memory functions in the offspring were assessed using NOR and T-maze tests. In the NOR test, the times that the rat spent exploring a familiar object and exploring a novel object were measured (a) and used for calculating the discrimination index (b). In the T-maze test, the number of turns in each goal arm was recorded, and the percentage of alternation was calculated (c). Data are presented as the mean ± SEM. *^,#P value < 0.05. *Indicates a statistically significant difference between the BPA treatment and the vehicle control groups. ^#Indicates a statistically significant difference between males and females in the BPA group.