[The effect of anosmia on sex dimorphism in the patterns of orienting-exploratory, emotional and passive defensive behaviors in rats].

Sex dimorphic patterns of exploratory behavior in the open-field, passive defensive behavior and emotionality were studied in anosmic rats. It was show that the long-time anosmia increased the level of exploratory and locomotor activities in male rats and changed their behavior in stress situations from passive to active form. Anosmia didn't change characteristics of these forms of behavior in female rats.