Domoic Acid Is Most Toxic to The

question 67

Multiple Choice

Domoic acid is most toxic to the:

• A)neocortex.
• B)medulla.
• C)hippocampus.
• D)basal ganglia.

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Definitions:

Ventricle

Cavities within the brain that produce and contain cerebrospinal fluid, which cushions the brain and spinal cord.

Progenitor Cells

Cells that have a capacity to differentiate into a specific type of cell but are less flexible than stem cells in their differentiation potential.

Glia

Non-neuronal cells in the central and peripheral nervous system that provide support and protection for neurons.

Epidermal Growth Factor

Epidermal Growth Factor (EGF) is a protein that stimulates cell growth, proliferation, and differentiation by binding to its receptor, EGFR, on the cell surface.