Transgenic Over-Expression of Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor (BDNF) in Mice Results

question 57

Multiple Choice

Transgenic over-expression of Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor (BDNF) in mice results in

• A) a delay and lengthening in the critical period for plasticity.
• B) an earlier critical period for plasticity.
• C) preventing the effects of lid closure during the critical period of plasticity.
• D) preventing the initial establishment of ocular dominance columns.
• E) preventing normal development of ocular dominance columns during the critical period.

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