Myelination of Neural Pathways Linking the Cerebellum and the Cerebral

question 99

Multiple Choice

Myelination of neural pathways linking the cerebellum and the cerebral cortex ______.

• A) accounts for the decrease in memory abilities of a child.
• B) accounts for the increase in fine motor skills, balance, and coordination of a child.
• C) is linked to poor verbal skills in a developing child.
• D) is linked to dramatic increase in a child's ability to imagine and be creative.

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Definitions:

Adequate Nutrition

Receiving a balanced intake of essential nutrients in the correct proportions to maintain health and support the body's functions.

Cephalocaudal

Describes the developmental progression in humans where growth and skill development start from the head and move towards the feet.

Differentiation

The process of distinguishing or becoming distinct in terms of identity, characteristics, or functionality.

Cephalocaudal

A pattern of growth where development begins at the head and progresses downwards toward the feet.