As the Brain Matures, the Neural Connections Between the _____

question 26

Multiple Choice

As the brain matures, the neural connections between the _____ and the _____ begin to disappear allowing the individual to reduce the influence of peers. Choices:

• A) prefrontal cortex, limbic system
• B) parietal lobe, adrenal glands
• C) cerebellum, limbic system
• D) cerebral cortex, endocrine system

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Definitions:

Crossing Over

Process by which homologous chromosomes exchange corresponding segments of DNA during prophase I of meiosis.

Sexual Selection

A mode of natural selection where individuals with certain inherited traits are more likely to find a mate and reproduce, often leading to the evolution of traits that enhance mating success.

Attractive Mate

An individual selected based on traits perceived as desirable, enhancing reproductive success in natural and sexual selection.

Disruptive Selection

A type of natural selection that favors extreme values of a trait over intermediate values, leading to two or more contrasting phenotypes in the population.