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NClaborn

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________ refers to the recent production of neurons in an adult brain.
 
  A) Apoptosis
  B) Mutagenesis
  C) Mitogenesis
  D) Neurogenesis
  E) Microgenesis

Question 2

Recent studies indicate that neurogenesis in the ________ is suppressed by ________.
 
  A) olfactory bulb; novel odors
  B) hippocampus; stress
  C) ventricular zone; antidepressant drugs
  D) hippocampus; novel odors
  E) olfactory bulb; stress



jonathanballen97

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Answer to Question 1

Answer: D

Answer to Question 2

Answer: B
Rationale: Recent studies indicate that neurogenesis in the hippocampus is suppressed by stress.



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