Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor (BDNF)

question 72

Multiple Choice

Brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) :

• A) increases the number of new neurons.
• B) increases myelination.
• C) increases the size of axons.
• D) increases the number of dendrites and synapses.

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