The Major Cycle of Brain Development That Begins Just Prior

question 91

True/False

The major cycle of brain development that begins just prior to puberty involves a surge in white matter production in areas of the brain associated with higher mental processes.

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Definitions:

Dizygotic Twins

Also known as fraternal twins, are siblings born at the same time but developed from separate eggs fertilized by separate sperm.

Phenotype

The observable characteristics or traits of an organism, resulting from the interaction of its genotype with the environment.

Genotype

The genetic constitution of an individual organism, often contrasting with its physically expressed traits.

Heterozygous Condition

A genetic condition where an individual has two different alleles at a specific locus, leading to variation in genetic traits.