Of the Following Children, Who Is Most Likely to Become

question 48

Multiple Choice

Of the following children, who is most likely to become obese?

• A) Mackenzie, whose parents are vegans and encourage her to participate in gymnastics
• B) Juan, whose parents both struggle with their weight, but cook balanced meals
• C) Jessica, whose parents are poor and who both work two jobs, so the family often eats fast food
• D) Luanne, whose parents are conscious of their weight, so the family participates in nightly walks

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Definitions:

Newborn's Brain

Refers to the brain of a newborn child, characterized by rapid development and high plasticity during the first few years of life.

Synapses

The junctions between neurons through which they communicate with each other using chemical or electrical signals.

Axons

Long, slender projections of nerve cells that transmit electrical impulses away from the neuron's cell body to other neurons or muscles.

Dendrites

The branched projections of a neuron that receive electrochemical signals from other neural cells and transmit these signals toward the cell body.