A researcher studying the effects of exercise on the brain finds that regular physical activity increases the production of a specific protein. Which of the following effects is primarily caused by this increase in protein production?
Q1. A researcher studying the effects of exercise on the brain finds that regular physical activity increases the production of a specific protein. Which of the following effects is primarily caused by this increase in protein production?
Answer: Increased production of BDNF
Explanation: Increased production of BDNF promotes neuronal growth and survival, unlike increased pain perception, increased anxiety levels, and decreased reaction time.