Following the Analogy That It Is More Economical to Renovate

question 73

Multiple Choice

Following the analogy that it is more economical to renovate a home than to build a new one, what is a similar process that the brain uses to exhibit plasticity or change over time?

• A) Apoptosis followed by growth of brand-new neurons.
• B) Modifications in dendritic arborization patterns and spines.
• C) Rapid division of single neurons into multiple neurons.
• D) Glia cells slowly become smaller if they are not activated.

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Definitions:

Lateral Line Organs

Sensory organs found in aquatic vertebrates, used to detect movements and vibrations in the surrounding water.

Proprioceptors

Sensory receptors found in muscles and tendons that provide information about body position and movement.

Muscle Spindles

Proprioceptors that detect muscle movement.

Golgi Tendon Organs

Sensory receptors located at the junctions of muscles and tendons that monitor tension in the muscles.