Which Best Describes the Concept of Sensitive Periods in Relation

question 20

Multiple Choice

Which best describes the concept of sensitive periods in relation to brain development?

• A) There are times in development when then the brain expects to develop certain skills.
• B) There are times in development when the brain is most susceptible to experiences.
• C) The brain is more susceptible to certain experiences than others across development.
• D) The brain is hard-wired to learn particular skills.
• E) The brain is no longer thought of as being hard-wired for brain growth.

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Definitions:

Interleukins

A group of cytokines that plays an important role in the immune system by helping to fight infections and diseases.

Cytokines

Chemical messengers secreted by cells in the immune system, forming a communication link between the nervous and immune systems.

Leukocytes

White blood cells that are part of the immune system, involved in protecting the body against both infectious disease and foreign invaders.

Memory Lymphocytes

Specialized white blood cells that remember previous invaders and help the immune system respond more quickly and effectively to diseases the body has encountered before.