Two Neurotrophins Involved in Regulating Structure and Plasticity in the Visual

question 51

Multiple Choice

Two neurotrophins involved in regulating structure and plasticity in the visual cortex are

• A) nerve growth factor (NGF) and brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF).
• B) neurotrophic factor (NTF) and nerve growth factor 3 (NGF-3).
• C) glial-derived neurotrophic factor (GDNF) and Substance P.
• D) Brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) and Sonic Hedgehog (SHH).
• E) Neuropeptide Y and Nerve Growth Factor (NGF).

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Definitions:

Classical Conditioning

An educational method where pairing two stimuli repeatedly results in a response initially triggered by the second stimulus becoming triggered by the first stimulus alone.

Pavlov

Renowned for his work in classical conditioning, signifying the learning process through which a neutral stimulus becomes associated with a meaningful stimulus.

Meat Powder

A stimulus used in Pavlov's experiment to evoke the salivation response in dogs, demonstrating classical conditioning.

Immediate Reinforcer

A reward that occurs directly following a behavior, which increases the likelihood of the behavior being repeated in the future.