During Development of the Nervous System

question 158

Multiple Choice

During development of the nervous system:

• A)There is an overproduction of neurons,with many of these later dying
• B)There is an underproduction of neurons,with extensive branching and neural growth a few weeks prior to birth
• C)The growth of neurons is random and unpredictable
• D)None of the above

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Definitions:

Optimal Quantity

The amount of a good or service that yields the highest net benefit to producers and consumers, considering costs and benefits.

Marginal Benefit

The surplus happiness or utility experienced from using an extra unit of any good or service.

Public Good

A public good is a good that is non-excludable and non-rivalrous, meaning it can be used by everyone freely without depleting its availability to others.

Nonrivalry

A characteristic of certain goods where the consumption by one individual does not reduce availability to others, often seen in digital or public goods.