Which of the Following Is True of Dendritic Spines in the Brain

question 40

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true of dendritic spines in the brain?

• A) their sizes do not change
• B) they are likely not involved in learning and memory
• C) once formed, they tend to remain in place throughout an organism's lifetime
• D) none of the above are true

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