10 Questions
What is the potential implication of changes in dendritic spine development on mental health?
It may reflect defects in dendrite development and/or pruning
What is observed in the dorsolateral prefrontal cortex of some schizophrenia subjects?
A decrease in the number of dendritic spines
What is the significance of using mice as an experimental system in ASD modeling?
It provides a means to model ASD using a mouse system
What is a characteristic of dendritic spines in mice lacking the Fragile-X mental retardation protein?
They are more immature and thinner
What is the potential benefit of understanding the genes and proteins involved in dendritic spine development?
It may provide insight into the link between spine development and mental health
What is a feature of ASD that can be studied using mice as an experimental system?
Dendritic spine development
What is observed in humans with Fragile-X?
A decrease in the number of dendritic spines
What is a potential consequence of defects in dendrite development and/or pruning?
A decrease in the number of synaptic connections
What is the significance of studying changes in dendritic spine development in ASD?
It may provide insight into the link between spine development and mental health
What can be used to study the role of genes and proteins in dendritic spine development?
Animal models
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