Which of the Following Is TRUE About the Brain

question 64

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is TRUE about the brain?

• A) The heavier it is,the more complex it is
• B) It contains more neurons than the rest of the body
• C) When born,the brain contains no neurons,as they develop due to experience
• D) At birth,it contains over 40 million neurons

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Definitions:

Synaptic Connections

The points at which neurons (nerve cells) communicate with each other, allowing for the transmission of signals through the nervous system.

Glutamate

A major neurotransmitter in the nervous system, playing an important role in learning and memory by exciting neurons to transmit signals.

Learning

A change in behavior, resulting from experience.

Operant Conditioning

A method of learning that employs rewards and punishments for behavior, encouraging or discouraging certain behaviors.