Classical conditioning of the nictitating membrane in rabbits is prevented by lesions of the
A) amygdala.
B) deep cerebellar nuclei.
C) interpositus nucleus of the cerebellum.
D) inferior olive.

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The interpositus nucleus of the cerebellum is essential for classical conditioning of the nictitating membrane in rabbits. Lesions of this nucleus prevent the conditioning from taking place. Lesions of the amygdala, deep cerebellar nuclei, and inferior olive do not prevent classical conditioning of the nictitating membrane in rabbits.

Classical Conditioning of the Nictitating Membrane in Rabbits Is Prevented