Answer the following statements true (T) or false (F)

1. You would not expect a protein synthesis inhibitor to block learning processes in the relevant neurons of Aplysia or yourself.
2. Even single stimuli can activate protein kinase A in presynaptic neurons involved in the gill-withdrawal reflex in Aplysia.
3. New neurons do not appear in the brain of adult vertebrate animals.
4. Activities like playing a musical instrument regularly can affect the size of brain regions involved in performing these activities.


1. FALSE
2. TRUE
3. FALSE
4. TRUE

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