Genes Provide the Code for the Production of

question 17

Multiple Choice

Genes provide the code for the production of

• A) the placenta.
• B) proteins.
• C) synapses.
• D) genomes.

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Definitions:

Neurons

Specialized cells within the nervous system that transmit information through electrical and chemical signals.

Brain Growth

Refers to the process of development and maturation of the brain, including increases in size, complexity, and functional capacity.

Dendrites

The branched projections of a neuron that are responsible for conducting the electrical signals toward the cell body.

Synaptic Connections

The points of contact where two neurons communicate with each other, transmitting signals through the release of neurotransmitters.