Exam 5: Genetics and the Development of the Human Brain

 Hubel and Wiesel's research with vision in kittens demonstrated that experience has _________ effects on the organization of the visual cortex _________.

 Imprinted genes do not follow the rules of ______, as only one allele is expressed.

 The presence of a recessive allele can

 Critical periods occur in many animals, such as the imprinting observed in geese, but has not yet been observed in humans.

 How is the type of neurochemical used by a particular neuron determined?

 Cells that develop into neurons and glia originate in the

 Nerve growth factor (NGF) is a type of