Rats Placed in Isolated and Unenriching Environments Become Learning-Impaired Due

question 11

Multiple Choice

Rats placed in isolated and unenriching environments become learning-impaired due to the:

• A) increased development of dendritic spines.
• B) lack of development of proper neurotransmitters.
• C) development of large numbers of glial cells.
• D) biochemical changes resulting in a heavier cerebral cortex.
• E) poor development of synaptic contacts.

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