Genetic Action That Triggers the Development of the Body and Brain

question 35

Multiple Choice

Genetic action that triggers the development of the body and brain are often regulated by

• A) the specific strength and viability of growth genes.
• B) hormone levels that stimulate genes.
• C) the amount of stress present in the environment.
• D) adequate nutrition during the developmental process.

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Definitions:

System Readjusts

The process by which a system modifies itself or its components to adapt to changes in its environment or operations.

Vestibular Sacs

Part of the inner ear involved in balance and spatial orientation, containing fluid that moves in response to changes in head positions.

Gravity and Movement

The influence of gravitational force on the mechanical actions and behaviors of bodies, relevant in physics and human physiology.

Figure-Ground

A principle in perception that involves distinguishing a visual stimulus (the figure) from its surrounding background (the ground).