During Adolescence, the Brain Changes in That

question 76

Multiple Choice

During adolescence, the brain changes in that:

• A) the amount of white matter stays the same, but the amount of gray matter increases.
• B) the amount of white matter increases, and the amount of gray matter increases and then decreases.
• C) the amount of white matter decreases, while the amount of gray matter increases.
• D) the amount of both white matter and gray matter increases.

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Definitions:

Nonconscious Process

Mental processes not available to the conscious mind but influence judgements, feelings, or behavior.

Circulation Of Blood

The movement of blood throughout the body, propelled by the heart, to distribute nutrients and oxygen and remove waste.

Conscious Process

Mental activities that are within an individual's awareness, involving thought, perception, and emotion.

Olfactory Membrane

A specialized tissue in the nasal cavity responsible for detecting odors and initiating the sense of smell.