If Synaptic Pruning Occurs in an Infant's or Toddler's Brain

question 98

True/False

If synaptic pruning occurs in an infant's or toddler's brain, it signifies that the child has a significant cognitive deficit.

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Definitions:

Spinous Process

A bony projection off the posterior (back) of each vertebra, serving as a point of attachment for muscles and ligaments.

Transverse Foramen

A characteristic feature of cervical vertebrae, through which the vertebral arteries pass.

Xiphoid Process

The smallest and most inferior part of the sternum, or breastbone, contributing to the definition of the lower boundary of the thoracic cavity.

False Ribs

The lower ribs (usually ribs 8 through 12) that are not directly attached to the sternum but are connected to the true ribs above them by cartilage.