Which of the Following Is NOT a Characteristic Development During

question 17

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic development during adolescence?

• A)synaptic pruning.
• B)myelination of frontal cortex neurons continues.
• C)myelination of sensory and motor neurons continues.
• D)dopamine increase.

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Definitions:

Cutaneous Pressure

The sensation of mechanical force or pressure against the skin, sensed by mechanoreceptors within the skin's layers.

Pacinian Corpuscles

Specialized nerve endings in the skin and viscera that detect pressure and vibration, contributing to the sense of touch.

Temperature

A measure of the average kinetic energy of the particles in a sample of matter, expressed in units of degrees on specific scales such as Celsius or Fahrenheit.

Light Touch

A sensory response or perception triggered by a very slight physical contact with the skin.