A Time Window in Which Certain Influences Are Necessary for Appropriate

question 175

Multiple Choice

A time window in which certain influences are necessary for appropriate brain development is called a(n) _________ period. A time window in which the brain is susceptible to certain influences is called a(n) _________.

• A) critical; sensitive period
• B) critical; critical period as well
• C) sensitive; sensitive period as well
• D) sensitive; critical period

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Definitions:

Puerperium

The period following childbirth during which the mother's reproductive organs return to their pre-pregnancy state.

Retroflexion

A condition where an organ is bent backward, often referring to the uterus or other parts of the body.

Oxytocin

A hormone produced by the hypothalamus and released by the pituitary gland, involved in childbirth and lactation as well as behavior and emotional bonding.

Mammary Glands

Mammary glands are the milk-producing glands located in the breasts of females, essential for lactation.