Compared to an Adult, the Brain of a Newborn Baby

question 645

Multiple Choice

Compared to an adult, the brain of a newborn baby has __________ synapses.

• A) significantly more
• B) slightly more
• C) fewer
• D) the same number of

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Definitions:

Morula

is an early stage in embryonic development, a solid ball of cells resulting from the division of a fertilized ovum.

Zygote

The cell that is formed from the union of the egg and sperm.

Mesoderm

The middle layer of an embryo in early development, which gives rise to muscles, bones, and other connective tissues.

Ectoderm

The outermost layer of cells or tissue of an embryo in early development, giving rise to the outer layer of skin and nervous system.