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AssignmentMultiple Choice

The Peripheral Nervous System

Question 12 • Biology - SC3209 IC

What previously accepted explanation did Dr. Goldman and Dr. Nottebohm challenge with their work regarding neurons of female songbirds?

Answer
A
Neurons in male and female songbirds are completely different.
B
Neurons remain the same over time.
C
Neurons could not be reproduced in adulthood.
D
Neurons decrease in their capability over time.

Explanation

Dr. Goldman and Dr. Nottebohm’s work showed that new neurons could appear in the adult brains of female songbirds. This challenged the previously accepted idea that neurons could not be reproduced in adulthood, which is choice C.

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