The Three Main Goals of Using the Scientific Method in Developmental

question 76

Multiple Choice

The three main goals of using the scientific method in developmental science are to.

• A) control, predict, and explain.
• B) describe, explain and optimize.
• C) describe, predict and explain.
• D) gather data, analyze, and publish.

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Definitions:

Myelin

A fatty substance that surrounds and insulates the axons of many neurons, improving the speed at which electrical impulses propagate along the nerve cells.

Skin Cells

The cells that constitute the outermost layer of the human body, playing crucial roles in protection, sensation, and regulation.

Neurons

Specialized cells in the nervous system that transmit information to other nerve cells, muscle, or gland cells.

Glia

Non-neuronal cells in the central and peripheral nervous systems that do not produce electrical impulses but are critical for the support, protection, and nutrition of neurons.