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wrbasek0

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on: Jun 22, 2018
Which of the following techniques would be used to trace efferent axons from a brain region to other brain regions?
 
  A) a retrograde labeling method
  B) staining produced by cresyl violet
  C) fluorogold
  D) an anterograde labeling method
  E) computerized tomography

Question 2

A ________ is an instrument used to slice the brain into thin pieces that can be preserved on a glass slide.
 
  A) microtome
  B) stereotaxic
  C) cry knife
  D) histotome
  E) microscope


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kalskdjl1212

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

Answer: D
Rationale: The anterograde labeling techniques would be used to trace efferent axons from a brain region to other brain regions.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: A


wrbasek0

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Reply 2 on: Jun 22, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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