In rat pups from mothers who had experienced bystander stress, increased dendritic spine density in the orbitofrontal cortex was associated with ________.

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Increased dendritic spine density in the orbitofrontal cortex, in the context of stress, is often associated with structural changes in the brain that reflect adaptations or responses to the stressor. Decreased dendritic length can be a compensatory mechanism or a result of stress, affecting how neurons connect and communicate. This association suggests a complex interplay between spine density and dendritic structure in response to maternal stress experienced by the offspring.

In Rat Pups from Mothers Who Had Experienced Bystander Stress