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lilldybug07

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Which of the following is true of embryonic neuron formation?
 
  a. New neurons are formed near the pia mater.
  b. A progenitor cell forms four founder cells during symmetrical division.
  c. A progenitor cell forms a neuron and another founder cell during asymmetrical division.
  d. Progenitor cells produce new glial cells.
  e. The cerebral cortex develops from the outside in.

Question 2

Hydrocephalus is treated by
 
  a. stimulant drugs.
  b. anti-serotonin drugs.
  c. blocking the flow of CSF through the ventricles.
  d. removing the choroid plexus.
  e. draining CSF from the ventricles using a shunt.



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Answer to Question 1

Answer: c. A progenitor cell forms a neuron and another progenitor cell during asymmetrical division.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: e. draining CSF from the ventricles using a shunt.





 

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