If a Brain Area Loses a Set of Incoming Axons

question 175

Multiple Choice

If a brain area loses a set of incoming axons, we can expect some combination of ____ by the remaining axons and collateral sprouting by other axons that ordinarily attach to some other target.

• A) disuse supersensitivity
• B) decreased response
• C) denervation supersensitivity
• D) response supersensitivity

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Definitions:

Consumer Surplus

The separation between the total amount consumers are equipped and willing to pay for a good or service and what is effectively paid.

Total Surplus

The sum of consumer and producer surplus, reflecting the total benefit to society from the production and consumption of goods and services.

Consumer Surplus

The split between the maximum total consumers are prepared to pay for a product or service and the actual payment.

Producer Surplus

The gap between the minimum amount producers are willing to accept for providing a good or service and the actual amount they end up receiving.