In the Context of Brain Development, Differentiation Refers to the Process

question 13

Multiple Choice

In the context of brain development, differentiation refers to the process of ______.

• A) expression of a subset of the cell's genes as appropriate to the cell's function
• B) initiating action potential firing
• C) massive expansion in cell numbers
• D) the movement of cells to the anterior end of the embryo

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Definitions:

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Concepts

Mental representations of categories of objects, events, or ideas based on shared properties.

Categorization

The process of recognizing, differentiating, and understanding objects, concepts, or experiences by grouping them into categories based on shared characteristics.

Superordinate

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