Catnip Experiment

Catnip Experiment

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Interactive Video

Performing Arts, Biology

KG - University

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The video explores the effects of catnip on various animals, including cats, skunks, foxes, and minks. The presenter conducts experiments to observe reactions and explains the science behind catnip's effects on cats. Catnip contains nepatelactone, which affects cats' brains, mimicking pheromones. Other animals do not react similarly due to different pheromone systems, though catnip may have sedative effects on some species.

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1.

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3 mins • 1 pt

Describe the experiment conducted with Kiki the cat and her reaction to catnip.

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2.

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3 mins • 1 pt

What did the teacher observe about Lollipop the skunk's reaction to catnip?

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3.

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3 mins • 1 pt

What is catnip and how does it affect cats?

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3 mins • 1 pt

Explain the chemical process that occurs in cats when they react to catnip.

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3 mins • 1 pt

Why do some animals, like skunks and foxes, not react to catnip in the same way as cats?

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