How Might Dysfunctional Oligodendrocytes Be Involved in Depression

question 10

Multiple Choice

How might dysfunctional oligodendrocytes be involved in depression?

• A) By enveloping the terminals of neurons.
• B) By consuming energy diverted away from neurons.
• C) They normally secrete an enzyme that is critical for serotonin synthesis.
• D) A reduction in myelin could cause a short-circuiting of action potentials.

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