Why Is It Easier to Study Brain Tissue from Newborn

question 31

Multiple Choice

Why is it easier to study brain tissue from newborn animals than brain tissue from adults?

• A) The density of cells in a newborn brain is small compared with the density in an adult brain.
• B) The density of cells in a newborn brain is higher compared with the density in an adult brain.
• C) The nerve net system in newborn animals is less developed.
• D) The nerve net system in newborn animals is more developed.

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Definitions:

Metaphase

A stage of cell division where chromosomes are aligned at the cell's equator before being separated into daughter cells.

Phagocytosis

The process by which cells engulf and digest solid substances, such as pathogens or cellular debris.

Lysosomes

Lysosomes are membrane-bound organelles found in animal cells that contain enzymes to breakdown cellular waste and debris.

Cardiac Muscle Cell

A specialized type of muscle cell found only in the heart, characterized by its ability to contract rhythmically.