Which of the Following Statements Concerning the Developing Infant Brain

question 39

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements concerning the developing infant brain is correct?

• A)The first six months of development are genetically hardwired and undergo little environmental alteration.
• B)The infant's brain at 6 months old is approximately 75 percent of its adult weight.
• C)The infant's brain is continually rewiring itself based on environmental stimulation.
• D)The infant's brain at birth is 10 percent of its adult weight.

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Definitions:

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Clitoris

A sensitive organ located at the front of the vulva in females, composed of erectile tissue and involved in sexual arousal and pleasure.

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