Exploring the Stress Response
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Which type of mice showed a more pronounced HPA stress response to restraint stress compared to the other type?

  • The text does not mention the type of mice
  • Specific Pathogen-Free (SPF) mice
  • Germfree (GF) mice (correct)
  • Both types of mice showed the same response

    • What was the difference in the HPA response between GF and SPF mice when exposed to ether (control)?

  • GF mice showed a more pronounced response
  • Both types of mice showed the same response (correct)
  • SPF mice showed a more pronounced response
  • The text does not mention the response to ether exposure

    • In which brain region did GF mice show reduced expression of the glucocorticoid receptor (GR) gene?

  • Hippocampus
  • The text does not mention any specific brain region
  • Cortex (correct)
  • Hypothalamus

    • In which brain regions did GF mice exhibit reduced expression of brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) compared to SPF mice?

    <p>Cortex and hippocampus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF)?

    <p>Participates in brain plasticity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of mice exhibited a significantly more pronounced HPA stress response to restraint stress compared to the other type?

    <p>Germfree (GF) mice</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which brain regions did GF mice show reduced expression of the glucocorticoid receptor (GR) gene?

    <p>Cortex</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which brain regions did GF mice exhibit reduced expression of brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) compared to SPF mice?

    <p>Cortex and hippocampus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the difference in the HPA response between GF and SPF mice when exposed to ether (control)?

    <p>No difference</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF)?

    <p>Participates in brain plasticity</p> Signup and view all the answers

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