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An increased number of neurons that stain for Fos would be taken to mean that the brain region containing these cells has undergone neuron activation.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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Large doses of excitotoxic chemicals kill neurons by stimulating them to death, whereas lower doses stimulate neurons without killing them.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false.


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Reply #1 on: Jun 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: TRUE

Answer to Question 2

Answer: FALSE


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Reply #2 on: Jun 22, 2018
Thank you!


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Reply #3 on: Jun 22, 2018
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