Before the End of the First Month of Embryonic Development

question 147

Multiple Choice

Before the end of the first month of embryonic development, the neural tube is producing about 400 million neurons per

• A) second.
• B) minute.
• C) day.
• D) week.

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Definitions:

Shaken Baby Syndrome

A life-threatening injury that occurs when an infant is forcefully shaken back and forth, a motion that ruptures blood vessels in the brain and breaks neural connections.

Self-righting

Self-righting refers to the innate capacity of humans and animals to recover from adversity or disruption and return to a state of equilibrium or normal functioning.

Head-sparing

A biological mechanism that prioritizes the growth and development of the brain over other body parts in situations of malnutrition or stress.

Neural Connections

The links between neurons in the brain that allow for the transfer of information and are essential for processes like learning, memory, and perception.