Because Humans Stand and Move Upright, the Term Dorsal Can

question 61

Multiple Choice

Because humans stand and move upright, the term dorsal can be used in place of the term ________.

• A)Inferior
• B)Posterior
• C)Anterior
• D)Distal

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Definitions:

Synaptic Pruning

The natural and necessary process of shedding excess neurons and synapses during brain development to increase the efficiency of neuronal transmissions.

Synapses

The junctions through which neurons communicate with each other, using chemical or electrical signals.

Long-term Potentiation

A long-lasting enhancement in signal transmission between two neurons that results from their simultaneous stimulation, associated with learning and memory.

Natural Selection

A process in biological evolution where organisms with traits better suited to their environment are more likely to survive and reproduce.