Imagine That Prior Research Has Suggested That Neurons from the Paraventricular

question 74

Multiple Choice

Imagine that prior research has suggested that neurons from the paraventricular nucleus (PVN) project to the prefrontal cortex (PFC) to control eating behavior. To confirm this suggestion, your next step might be inject PHA-L into the ________ and confirm its transport to the ________.

• A) PVN; vagal neurons that control chewing
• B) PFC; vagal neurons that control chewing
• C) PFC; PVN
• D) vagal neurons that control chewing; PFC
• E) PVN; PFC

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Definitions:

Oncogenes

Genes that have the potential to cause cancer by driving cell growth and division at an abnormal pace, often resulting from a mutation of normal genes called proto-oncogenes.

Carcinogens

Substances or exposures that can lead to cancer.

p53 Gene

A tumor suppressor gene that plays a crucial role in controlling cell division and apoptosis, often mutated in cancer cells.

Amino Acids

Organic compounds that combine to form proteins, serving as the building blocks of life.