The Developing Brain Depends Heavily on ______, and the Mother's

question 25

Multiple Choice

The developing brain depends heavily on ______, and the mother's intake of during pregnancy may improve an infant's brain function and cognition.

• A) essential amino acids
• B) omega-3 fatty acids
• C) iron
• D) saturated fats
• E) vitamins B₆ and B₁₂

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Definitions:

Percent

A unit of measure equal to one hundredth of a total; a way to express fractions in a uniform way.

Rapid Eye Movement

A phase of sleep characterized by rapid movements of the eyes, dreaming, and bodily paralysis.

Brain-Wave Activity

The patterns of neuronal electrical activity recorded from the brain, measured by techniques such as EEG.

Polysomnographic Evaluation

A comprehensive sleep study that records brain waves, blood oxygen levels, heart rate, breathing, and eye and leg movements during sleep.