What Is the Best Kind of Cells to Transplant into the Adult

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Multiple Choice

What is the best kind of cells to transplant into the adult mammalian CNS?

• A) Adult neurons of the same phenotype as those occupying the area into which the transplant will be made
• B) Young neurons (1-2 days postnatal) of the same phenotype as those occupying the area into which the transplant will be made
• C) Neurons from the autonomic nervous system
• D) Neural stem cells
• E) Late embryonic neurons

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Definitions:

Nystagmus

Involuntary, rapid, and repetitive movement of the eyes, which can be horizontal, vertical, or rotary, and may indicate underlying neurological problems.

Rotational Movements

Movements around an axis, such as turning the head from side to side or rotating an arm at the shoulder.

Horizontal Acceleration

Acceleration of an object in a direction parallel to the earth’s surface.

Romberg Test

A clinical test of the body's sense of positioning (proprioception), used for diagnosing neurological function.