A Mother Tells the Nurse,"My 11-Month-Old Son Is Not as Active

question 19

Multiple Choice

A mother tells the nurse,"My 11-month-old son is not as active as my other children were at this age.He is the youngest of four and the older children love to dote on him." Which factor is influencing this child's language development?

• A) Heredity
• B) Sex
• C) Mother's health during pregnancy
• D) Ordinal position

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Definitions:

Inhibitory Synapses

Synapses that decrease the likelihood of the firing of the post-synaptic neuron, helping to regulate and control neural activity.

Synaptic Vesicles

Small sacs within a synaptic terminal that store neurotransmitters, which are released into the synaptic cleft in response to a nerve impulse.

Acetyl Coenzyme A

Acetyl Coenzyme A is a central molecule in metabolism, involved in the synthesis and oxidation of fatty acids, and the metabolism of carbohydrates and proteins, serving as a critical intermediary in the Krebs (citric acid) cycle.

Choline Acetyltransferase

An enzyme responsible for synthesizing the neurotransmitter acetylcholine, crucial for muscular function and memory.