As More Is Understood About Brain Development After Adolescence,it Seems

question 41

Multiple Choice

As more is understood about brain development after adolescence,it seems that the characteristics of postformal thought are evident as the brain-the _____ in particular- matures.

• A) prefrontal cortex
• B) cerebellum
• C) corpus callosum
• D) thalamus

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Definitions:

Melanin

Group of related molecules responsible for skin, hair, and eye color. Most melanins are brown to black pigments; some are yellowish or reddish.

Addison Disease

A disorder characterized by insufficient production of corticosteroid hormones by the adrenal glands, leading to fatigue, muscle weakness, and changes in skin pigmentation.

Pregnancy

The condition of having a developing embryo or fetus in the body, resulting from the fertilization of an egg by a sperm.

Stratum Basale

The deepest layer of the epidermis, consisting of a single row of cells primarily responsible for generating new skin cells.