Thomas Is 6 Months of Age

question 122

Multiple Choice

Thomas is 6 months of age.It is likely that he is able to

• A)walk while supporting himself on furniture.
• B)walk by himself.
• C)sit without support.
• D)crawl.

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Definitions:

Ganglion

A structure containing a collection of nerve cell bodies, typically located outside the brain and spinal cord.

Complex Cortical

Referring to the intricate and multifunctional organization of the cerebral cortex, which is involved in high-level processes such as thought, language, and consciousness.

Retinal Ganglion Cells

Neurons located in the retina that receive visual information from photoreceptors via intermediate bipolar cells and transmit it to the brain through the optic nerve.

Receptive Fields

Specific areas where sensory neurons are activated or inhibited by various types of stimuli such as light, sound, or touch.