In Rat Pups from Mothers Who Had Experienced Bystander Stress

question 105

Multiple Choice

In rat pups from mothers who had experienced bystander stress, increased dendritic spine density in the orbitofrontal cortex was associated with ________.

• A) A decrease in the duration of the pregnancy.
• B) An increase in the number of neurons in the same area.
• C) The number of pups delivered.
• D) Decreased dendritic length in the same area.

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