Imagine that prior research has suggested that neurons from the paraventricular nucleus (PVN) project to the prefrontal cortex (PFC) to control eating behavior. To confirm this suggestion, the next step might be to inject a substance into the __________ and confirm its transport to the __________.
A. PVN; vagal neurons that control chewing
B. PFC; vagal neurons that control chewing
C. PFC; PVN
D. PVN; PFC
Answer: D
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A. embryo B. fetus C. baby D. zygote
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A. transience B. absentmindedness C. blocking D. source misattribution