Multiple Choice
A number of possible mechanisms have been put forth to explain how exercise might improve cognitive function. Which of the following involves a nerve growth factor that has been shown to prominently affect the hippocampus?
A) Brain-derived neurotrophic factor
B) Endorphins
C) Angiogenesis
D) Synaptogenesis
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