Imagine That You Are the Parent of a Newborn Baby

Multiple Choice

Imagine that you are the parent of a newborn baby boy. A pediatrician tells you, "About half of the neurons that your son produced in the early weeks after conception have died off." From this information, you should conclude that your son:

A) Will need to be on a respirator for the first few weeks, possibly longer
B) May have difficulty learning to read and write
C) Will have trouble with muscular coordination and will probably need intensive physical therapy
D) Is normal