10 Questions
Which type of mice showed a more pronounced HPA stress response to restraint stress compared to the other type?
Germfree (GF) mice
What was the difference in the HPA response between GF and SPF mice when exposed to ether (control)?
Both types of mice showed the same response
In which brain region did GF mice show reduced expression of the glucocorticoid receptor (GR) gene?
Cortex
In which brain regions did GF mice exhibit reduced expression of brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) compared to SPF mice?
Cortex and hippocampus
What is the function of brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF)?
Participates in brain plasticity
Which type of mice exhibited a significantly more pronounced HPA stress response to restraint stress compared to the other type?
Germfree (GF) mice
In which brain regions did GF mice show reduced expression of the glucocorticoid receptor (GR) gene?
Cortex
In which brain regions did GF mice exhibit reduced expression of brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) compared to SPF mice?
Cortex and hippocampus
What was the difference in the HPA response between GF and SPF mice when exposed to ether (control)?
No difference
What is the function of brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF)?
Participates in brain plasticity
Quiz: Comparing HPA Stress Response in Germfree vs. Specific Pathogen-Free Mice
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