In animal models of obesity, a mutation in the ___ gene can produce an animal that is very obese and has a yellow coat color; however, a particular ___ by the mother can alter this outcome in any offspring with this mutation.
a. ghrelin; gestational event
b. agouti; diet
c. NPY; diet
d. agouti; gestational event
Question 2
Myelin is important in neural regeneration because:
a. It provides a path for the re-growing neuron
b. Only non-myelinated neurons can regenerate
c. Growth cannot occur until all myelin has been removed
d. None of the above
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