One reason cholinergic neurons in the basal forebrain die during synaptic pruning is that they must compete for limited:
A)radial glial cells.
B)cell adhesion molecules.
C)nerve growth factor.
D)tropic molecules.

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Cholinergic neurons in the basal forebrain require nerve growth factor (NGF) for survival, and during synaptic pruning, there is competition for this limited resource, leading to the death of some neurons.

One Reason Cholinergic Neurons in the Basal Forebrain Die During