The process of neurogenesis occurs when:
a. neurons convert themselves to stem cells.
b. neurons divide to create two new neurons.
c. immature stem cells give birth to new neurons.
d. neurons convert themselves to glial cells.
Answer: c
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Which statement is TRUE regarding the case of H.M. presented in the textbook?
a. ?The surgery to reduce his epileptic seizures destroyed his hypothalamus. b. ?His brain lesions led to an inability to remember the faces of family members. c. ?He was almost completely unable to learn new motor skills. d. ?His memory for events prior to the surgery remained intact.
According to research by de Haan & Johnson, increasing cognitive complexity is due to
transient exuberance. synaptic regeneration. axonal pruning. synaptic pruning.
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A. increase; dopamine B. decrease; glutamate C. increase; acetylcholine D. decrease; serotonin