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What is the role of caspases in apoptosis?
What is the role of caspases in apoptosis?
- Serving as key components in the apoptotic signaling network (correct)
- Reducing blood flow to the brain
- Impeding the development of white matter
- Enhancing the speed of information transmission
How does myelination impact the transmission of information along neurons?
How does myelination impact the transmission of information along neurons?
- It increases the number of neurons within the cortex
- It reduces spine density
- It impairs brain connectivity
- It enhances the speed and fidelity of information encoded in action potentials (correct)
What factor can cause a reduction in blood flow combined with lower than normal oxygen levels in the blood, ultimately affecting brain development?
What factor can cause a reduction in blood flow combined with lower than normal oxygen levels in the blood, ultimately affecting brain development?
- Maternal stress
- Intrauterine infection/inflammation
- Premature birth
- Cerebral hypoxia-ischemia (correct)
What neurological disorder may have its origins during fetal life according to compelling evidence?
What neurological disorder may have its origins during fetal life according to compelling evidence?
What is a potential consequence of acute fetal hypoxemia on brain development?
What is a potential consequence of acute fetal hypoxemia on brain development?
What effect can chronic fetal hypoxemia have on brain development?
What effect can chronic fetal hypoxemia have on brain development?
How can CNS inflammation affect pre-oligodendrocytes?
How can CNS inflammation affect pre-oligodendrocytes?
What is a potential therapeutic intervention for injuries unfolding over several days after an insult?
What is a potential therapeutic intervention for injuries unfolding over several days after an insult?
What challenges are associated with cord blood cell therapy?
What challenges are associated with cord blood cell therapy?
What is the main focus of preclinical considerations relating to humans according to the text?
What is the main focus of preclinical considerations relating to humans according to the text?
