Which of the Following Statements About the Long-Term Prospects for Low-Birth-Weight

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about the long-term prospects for low-birth-weight babies in comparison to babies of normal weight is true?

• A)Low-birth-weight babies are more likely to have cognitive impairments.
• B)Low-birth-weight babies are more likely to be hyperactive.
• C)Low-birth-weight babies are more likely to have trouble with peer relations.
• D)The majority of low-birth-weight babies end up similar to normal-weight babies in the long term.
• E)All of the statements are true.

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Definitions:

Axons

Long, threadlike extensions of neurons that transmit electrical impulses away from the neuron's cell body to other neurons or to muscles or glands.

Stellate Cells

Star-shaped cells found in the nervous system and other tissues, involved in various functions including synaptic transmission.

Sensory Neurons

Nerve cells that transmit sensory information (e.g., sight, sound, touch) from the body to the central nervous system.

Motor Neurons

Nerve cells forming part of the pathway along which impulses pass from the brain or spinal cord to a muscle or gland, initiating movement or action.