During the Development of Your Four-Year-Old Nephew's Brain, a Number

question 1

Multiple Choice

 During the development of your four-year-old nephew's brain, a number of neurons died and many synapses were pruned. As a result, when he is older, he will

• A) suffer from intellectual disability.
• B) probably be totally normal.
• C) not be able to learn to talk.
• D) have normal speech, but his intellectual functioning will be lower than normal.

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Definitions:

Feminine Characteristics

Traits or qualities traditionally associated with being female, including but not limited to empathy, nurturing, sensitivity, and intuition.

Nonanatomical Factors

Elements or influences on a phenomenon that are not related to the physical structure or anatomical components of the body.

Chromosomes

Structures within cells that contain DNA and carry genetic information essential for development, reproduction, and functioning of organisms.

Hormones

Chemical substances produced in the body that regulate and control the activity of certain cells or organs.