The components of contextual fear conditioning differentially elevate
c-fos mRNA in the hippocampus. Relative c-fos
mRNA (±SEM) measured in the hippocampus is shown. Rats were killed 60 min
after an immediate shock (IS), context exploration (C), context plus shock (C+S),
or removal from the home cage (HC). *, #, Differs from home cage and immediate
shock. Error bars represent SEM.