In hopes of understanding how glia affect brain repair, Dr. Jenning develops a special mouse lacking specific types of glia. In her experimental design, Dr. Jenning injures the brain of this mouse and monitors neuronal repair. What is Dr. Jennigns likely to observe?

a. Action potentials can no longer propagate in unmyelinated nerves
b. Cell debris from damaged neurons is not cleared.
c. A blood-brain barrier is formed in response to the injury
d. Neurons undergo hypermyelination.

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In hopes of understanding how glia affect brain repair, Dr. Jenning develops a special mouse lacking specific types of glia. In her experimental design, Dr. Jenning injures the brain of this mouse and monitors neuronal repair. What is Dr. Jennigns likely to observe?

a. Action potentials can no longer propagate in unmyelinated nerves
b. Cell debris from damaged neurons is not cleared.
c. A blood-brain barrier is formed in response to the injury
d. Neurons undergo hypermyelination.

king.void. · Answer

Hello, and what do you think the answer will be?

anonymous · Answer

To be honest, I don't know at all. This question has been very hard to find in my book. My best, random guess would be A.

anonymous · Answer

Don't take my word for it but i believe it is  A

I'm only in 7th but i am taking some upgraded classes

king.void. · Answer

Hello, Your guess was very correct!!!! Nice job!!
:D

anonymous · Answer

Well, praise the lord. Thanks guys!!!

king.void. · Answer

Anytime!!! ;D

anonymous · Answer

I guess that mean I got it right as well!

anonymous · Answer

Yep, nice job all around.