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A key advantage of the microdialysis technique is
 
  a. it can assess brain function on a moment-by-moment basis.
  b. the ability to sample transmitter substances in an awake living organism.
  c. that it uses radioactive molecules that break down quickly.
  d. that it can be easily used in humans.
  e. that only very small computers are needed for this technique to monitor brain function.

Question 2

A transmitter such as acetylcholine can be localized in the brain by
 
  a. immunocytochemistry .
  b. detecting the enzyme that produces acetylcholine.
  c. macroelectrodes.
  d. microelectrodes.
  e. optogenetic tracing.



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Answer to Question 1

Answer: b. the ability to sample transmitter substances in an awake living organism.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: b. detecting the enzyme that produces acetylcholine.




newyorker26

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Reply 2 on: Jun 22, 2018
Excellent


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Gracias!

 

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