Multiple Choice
Transgenic over-expression of Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor (BDNF) in mice results in
A) a delay and lengthening in the critical period for plasticity.
B) an earlier critical period for plasticity.
C) preventing the effects of lid closure during the critical period of plasticity.
D) preventing the initial establishment of ocular dominance columns.
E) preventing normal development of ocular dominance columns during the critical period.
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