Regarding Brain Growth, During the First Two Years of Life

question 16

Multiple Choice

Regarding brain growth, during the first two years of life, the infant brain

• A) doubles its volume.
• B) grows to roughly the thickness of an adolescent brain.
• C) triples its volume.
• D) maintains size and thickness.
• E) declines slightly in volume.

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Definitions:

Dense Irregular Collagenous

A type of connective tissue with collagen fibers arranged in irregular patterns, providing strength and flexibility.

Tendons

Fibrous connective tissues that attach muscles to bones, helping to transfer forces and enable body movements.

Dermis

The dermis is the dense layer of living tissue beneath the epidermis, comprising the real skin and housing blood vessels, sweat glands, and hair follicles.

Brown Fat

A type of body fat that is activated when cold, burning calories to generate heat and help maintain body temperature.