An Infant Has More Brain Cells Than His Mother or Father

question 24

True/False

An infant has more brain cells than his mother or father.

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Definitions:

Activating Systems

Networks within the brain that are responsible for arousal, wakefulness, and the regulation of attention.

CNS

Central Nervous System, comprising the brain and spinal cord, responsible for integrating sensory information and coordinating bodily functions.

Fetal Tissue Transplants

The process of using tissue from a fetus for transplantation to treat or repair damaged tissue or organs in another individual.

Parkinson Disease

A neurodegenerative disorder characterized by tremors, stiffness, and slow movement, caused by the loss of dopamine-producing cells in the brain.