The Process by Which Neurons Increase in Number Is Called

question 41

Multiple Choice

The process by which neurons increase in number is called neuronal

• A) proliferation.
• B) migration.
• C) differentiation.
• D) myelinization.

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Definitions:

Ethmoid Bone

A spongy bone located between the eyes that forms part of the nasal cavity and the orbits of the eyes.

Crista Galli

A vertical projection of the ethmoid bone in the skull, serving as an attachment point for the dura mater, the outermost membrane covering the brain.

Cribiform Plate

A part of the ethmoid bone in the skull with many small holes through which olfactory nerve fibers pass from the nasal cavity to the brain.

Nasal Conchae

Curved bony projections in the nasal cavity that help to filter, warm, and moisten the air we breathe.