During Critical Periods of Neurologic Development

question 20

Multiple Choice

During critical periods of neurologic development:

• A)Neuronal projections compete for synaptic sites.
• B)Conditions for learning a new task are optimal.
• C)Permanent structural changes occur in the nervous system.
• D)Both A and B
• E)All of the above

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Definitions:

Hidden Objects

Games or puzzles where the player must find items from a list that are hidden within a picture.

Hypothalamus

A region of the brain below the thalamus, coordinating both the autonomic nervous system and the activity of the pituitary, controlling body temperature, thirst, hunger, and other homeostatic systems.

Homeostasis

The regulation of internal conditions within cells or organisms to maintain a stable, constant environment.

Autonomic Nervous System

The part of the nervous system that controls involuntary actions of the body, such as heart rate, digestion, and respiratory rate.