Exam 25: Brain Development

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The ability to grow new brain cells to replace damaged brain cells in mice is called __________.

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The beginning of brain development (about the 3rd prenatal week) lies in a process called __________.

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Nerve cells remain in the neural tube throughout an individual's life.

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During infancy, connections among the neurons begin to increase notably; as many as 100 to 1000 connections form for each of the billions of neurons.

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Which of the brain's lobes contains the motor area for control of the skeletal muscles?

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Which of the brain's lobes analyzes visual information?

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Healthcare providers should urge parents to vary stimulation-auditory, visual, tactile-in their infant's surroundings.

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The one trillion support cells that appear in a baby's brain are called __________.

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In 70% of right-handed people and 95% to 99% of left-handed people, language is lateralized to the left side of the brain.

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Which of the brain's lobes is responsible for managing auditory functions?

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When does the brain development phase called cell migration begin?

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