If a Fetus Contains an X and a Y Chromosome

question 25

Multiple Choice

If a fetus contains an X and a Y chromosome but a defective SRY gene,they will develop

• A) into a female because testosterone is not present.
• B) into a male because testosterone is not present.
• C) into a female because testosterone is present.
• D) into a male because testosterone is present.

Describe the role and function of glial cells in the nervous system.

Recognize the role of neurotransmitters and how drugs can affect neurotransmitter activity.

Explain the concept of neuroplasticity and how it is reflected in the brain's ability to adapt and change.

Understand the basic principles of genetics and epigenetics in relation to behavior and brain function.

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Definitions:

Postsynaptic Neurons

Neurons that receive signals (across a synapse) from neurons, muscles, or gland cells.

Repeated Stimulation

Continuous or recurrent exposure to a particular stimulus, leading to a distinctive response.

Neural Plasticity

The brain's ability to change and adapt as a result of experience, learning, or injury, highlighting the flexibility of neural connections.

Spatial Memory

The type of memory responsible for the recording of information about one's environment and spatial orientation.