The Greatest Gains in Brain and Nervous System Development Occur

question 231

True/False

The greatest gains in brain and nervous system development occur during the second trimester of pregnancy.

Grasp the concept of gene expression and how it varies in different cells.

Acknowledge the impact of epigenetic changes on physical and psychological characteristics.

Recognize the risks and effects of teratogens on prenatal development.

Understand the development and importance of the neural tube in the formation of the brain and central nervous system.

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