Which Statement Is Consistent with the Current Understanding of Neural

question 49

Multiple Choice

Which statement is consistent with the current understanding of neural tissue?

• A) A person is born with all of the neurons they will ever have.
• B) Most neurons formed in fetal development last a lifetime, but some brain regions in adults can generate new neurons.
• C) Neurons are constantly dying and being replaced throughout all regions of the brain.
• D) Stem cells in the brain become glia, which can later become neurons if there is a need for them to do so.

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Definitions:

Diterpene

A chemical compound composed of four isoprene units, part of a larger family of terpenes, found in various plants and contributing to their aroma, flavor, and biological activities.

Triglyceride

A type of fat found in blood that is made of three fatty acids attached to a glycerol, serving as a major form of energy storage for the body.

Geranial

A naturally occurring aldehyde also known as citral, a component of many essential oils, characterized by a strong lemon scent.

Isoprene Units

The repeating five-carbon unit, C₅H₈, found in natural rubber and other terpenes.