The Relative Lack of Neural Interconnections in the Association Areas

question 104

Multiple Choice

The relative lack of neural interconnections in the association areas at the time of birth is most likely to contribute to

• A)infantile amnesia.
• B)conservation.
• C)insecure attachment.
• D)stranger anxiety.

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Definitions:

Thymosin

A hormone secreted by the thymus gland, playing a role in the maturation of T lymphocytes, an essential part of the immune system.

T-cells

A type of white blood cell that plays a central role in cell-mediated immunity, recognizing and destroying infected cells in the body.

Maturation

The process of development and growth, leading to a fully developed or mature state.

Complement Proteins

Proteins in the blood that help or "complement" the immune system in destroying pathogens.