The Nurse Educator Is Describing the Pediatric Differences Associated with the Anatomy

Multiple Choice

The nurse educator is describing the pediatric differences associated with the anatomy and physiology of the neurologic system to a group of nursing students. Which statements made by the class indicate appropriate understanding of this topic after the teaching session? Select all that apply.

A) The bones of the cranium are connected by connective tissue to allow for brain growth.
B) The spine of infants is excessively mobile due to immature neck muscles and incompletely developed vertebral bodies.
C) Maturation of the nerves continues until age 10.
D) Myelination is complete at birth,
E) Myelination proceeds in a cephalocaudal direction.