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A key function of apoptosis is
 
  A) to form new neurons.
  B) to guide new neurons to their final position in the brain.
  C) to spur the growth of dendritic branches.
  D) to terminate neuron development by causing progenitor cells to die.
  E) to mold the final shape of an adult nerve cell.

Question 2

The cells that form the central nervous system originate from the _____ of the neural tube.
 
  A) basal plate
  B) ventricular zone
  C) cerebral cortex
  D) mesoderm layer
  E) arachnoid layer



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Answer to Question 1

Answer: D
Rationale: A key function of apoptosis is to terminate neuron development by causing progenitor cells to

Answer to Question 2

Answer: B




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Reply 2 on: Jun 22, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it


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Wow, this really help

 

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