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DelorasTo

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Lesions in the hippocampus increase __________ in that structure, suggesting that it may be involved in recovery of function after hippocampal damage.
 
  Fill in the blank with the appropriate word.

Question 2

Axonal degeneration in one neuron stimulates collateral __________ from adjacent neurons.
 
  Fill in the blank with the appropriate word.



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Answer to Question 1

Answer: neurogenesis

Answer to Question 2

Answer: sprouting



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