Question

Dr. blagovich is interested in understanding how antidepressants affect brain structure. after administering ssris to a group of rats for several weeks, dr. blagovich analyzes their brain tissue. he is likely to find an increase in ____.

a. ​the thickness of the cerebral cortex
b. ​connectivity in the corpus callosum
c. ​the numbers of neurons in the hippocampus
d. ​subventricular volume

Answer 1

I believe the answer is: c. the numbers of neurons in the hippocampus


SSRI stands for Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors. When this substance is injected toward the miice, it would release large quantities of serotonin towards the brain. This will enchance overall brain's activity and increase the mood of the mices.