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FButt

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on: Jun 22, 2018
Which of the following methods cannot reveal the metabolic activity of regions of the rat brain?
 
  a. PET scans
  b. fMRI scans
  c. 2-DG autoradiography
  d. measurement of Fos protein
  e. injection of kainic acid

Question 2

A useful attribute of immediate early genes for neuron visualization techniques is that
 
  a. immediate early genes fluoresce when active.
  b. these genes quickly reduce their activity level.
  c. immediate early genes control glucose utilization.
  d. the presence of the gene product in the nucleus is a marker of neuron activation.
  e. immediate early gene activation can be detected by CT scans.


jaygar71

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

Answer: e. injection of kainic acid

Answer to Question 2

Answer: d. the presence of the gene product in the nucleus is a marker of neuron activation.


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