Which of the Following Terms Refers to Development of the Individual

question 68

Multiple Choice

Which of the following terms refers to development of the individual over the course of his or her lifetime?

• A)ontogeny
• B)phylogeny
• C)microgenesis
• D)maturation

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Definitions:

Bulbs

Structures found in some plants, serving as storage organs during dormancy and allowing for vegetative reproduction.

Axon Terminals

Enlarged ends of axonal branches of the neuron, specialized for communication between cells.

End Of The Axon

The terminal part of a neuron's axon, where neurotransmitters are released to send signals to other neurons or muscle cells.

Neural Conduction

The process by which nerve cells (neurons) transmit electrical signals throughout the nervous system.