Neurogenesis Is Nearly Complete in the Fetal Brain After Approximately

question 22

Multiple Choice

Neurogenesis is nearly complete in the fetal brain after approximately _____ weeks.

• A)6
• B)12
• C)24
• D)36

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Definitions:

Neurotransmitter Release

The process by which neurotransmitters are released from nerve endings or synapses into the synaptic cleft to transmit signals between neurons.

Dishabituation

The revival of a response that has been habituated, typically due to a novel stimulus interrupting the repetition.

Sensitization

An increased reaction to a stimulus following repeated exposure, typically in response to something negative or harmful.

Withdrawal Response

A behavior in which an organism avoids or retreats from an unpleasant or threatening stimulus.