What Does Glial Cell-Derived Neurotrophic Factor (GDNF) Do

question 16

Multiple Choice

What does glial cell-derived neurotrophic factor (GDNF) do?

• A)It preserves and possibly restores neurons.
• B)It breaks down amyloid plaques.
• C)It regulates dopamine production.
• D)It cures hypothyroidism.

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